Family/Parenting/Kids

They run, they jump, they play, they compete. That’s great. But how well do their real-life activities measure up to recommendations?

Kids have the right idea: They love racing and chasing and seeing just how fast they can go. Here’s why adults should pick up the pace, too.

Getting your family to eat right can be tricky. Here are the clever tactics — and expert wisdom — that can help you rise to the top 5 challenges.

Exercise specialist Erin O'Brien embodies her mission to empower healthy moms and healthy kids.

In the context of other life priorities — such as career and family — sometimes our workout plans have to give a little. But how much, and for how long?

The skinny on essential fatty acids.

Want your little ones to grow up knowing how to cook? Serve up a healthy dose of food literacy, starting now.

Still holding a grudge? Here's how to make peace with those who may have wronged you – and find more peace for yourself in the process.

A generation ago, kids learned about the natural world by going out to play. Today, many have virtually no experience with the unadulterated out-of-doors. Is this separation making our kids sick?

Reduced-carb diets are helping millions of people lose excess weight. But what's right for some adults may be all wrong for their children.

How to play the right role in your child's eating choices.

There's nothing more satisfying than spending time with the ones you love best. So why is it so hard to pull off?

Is medication the only way to deal with a difficult child? The nurtured heart offers an empowering alternative.