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As childhood obesity becomes a growing issue today, parents are becoming more aware of the effect of too much time spent playing video games, computer games or watching movies on their children. That's why outdoor toys are a perfect way... Continue reading "Outdoor Toys: A Great Way to Encourage Outdoor Play"

Kid's rooms present a unique challenge when it comes to tackling clutter. No matter how good you are at organizing, in a kids' room there is going to be a kid who takes more pride in disorganization. Clutter in kid's... Continue reading "How to Tackle Clutter in the Kid's Room"

Where on the one hand we see that many children spend countless hours watching TV or playing video games, there is a different sort of problem regarding how children spend their time that is less apparent. This problem is that... Continue reading "Is Your Child Too Busy?"

Introduction In today’s world of video games and gadgets it is easy for our children to waste many valuable hours doing activities that we as parents may not believe to be the best use of time. So instead we encourage... Continue reading "How to Determine If Your Child is Too Busy"

The percentage of children in America that are overweight has risen dramatically in the last 10-15 years. Researchers say that 15% of children age 6-9 are overweight. Unless something is done, these children continue having weight problems and both their... Continue reading "Encouraging Activity for Your Sedentary Child"