Jonathan is an English teacher, tutor, copyeditor, and aspiring author. When he's not playing Red Dead Redemption 2 for the umpteenth time, he's checking out the latest tech toys. From tablets to TVs ...
Now that kids are back in school, families are settling into their new routines after a long summer break. It can certainly be a busy time for everyone. But this transition can also be a great ...
Getting your child a fitness tracker is a fun way to encourage keeping active. Children aged 5 to 18 should be getting at least one hour of exercise every day but many don’t, not least because ...
In today’s world, instilling the importance of a fit mind and body in children is more crucial than ever. Regular physical ...
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Rethinking kids and gym

Kathmandu, June 4 -- The conversation about fitness for children is often clouded by myths, fears, and outdated beliefs. In Nepal, the idea of children working out, especially in a gym setting, is ...
"Aren't they a little young for that?" This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I'd recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years ...
Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their next hiding spot in the latest round of hide-and-seek. When that playtime can happen, it’s often the best part of a child ...
Is regular exercise the key to managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, examines recent evidence that shows how increased physical activity can significantly ...
Huffing through yet another long run together, my friend and I got to talking about how unlikely it was that the two of us had, one, met at the gym, and two, were now training for a marathon. Like the ...