As part of central Arkansas' Ditch the Keys Week, May 20-27, families can take part in Metroplan’s Walk to School Day next Tuesday, May 24. Here are four reasons why your family should participate!
When it comes to raising a happy and healthy child, it’s vital to understand the five key growth areas during the critical development years before kindergarten. In fact, “Children who have parents that work on these skills at home progress at a much faster rate as opposed to those that do not,”...
Overuse is causing nearly half of all sports injuries. Here’s how to keep your young jock safe.
From spring sports practice to after-school study sessions, serving up nutritious lunches and snacks is an easy start for heading down a successful path.
Nutrition plays a vital role in classroom success for children, which is why many schools allow children to eat snacks throughout the day. In fact, many nutrition specialists suggest that children eat a snack every three to four hours to stay full and focused all day, as well as learn smart eating habits...
For growing children, adequate sleep is every bit as important as nutritious food and daily exercise. Yet, ever since Edison flipped on the first electric light, experts have been worrying about whether any of us are getting enough sleep.