I can remember growing up in a family of 4 kids and 2 parents that meal time around the kitchen table was a fun event. We talked and laughed; we told stories of our day and always started the meal with a prayer.

Listening to kids will always pay big benefits to adults! Kids are very direct in asking questions and we as adults should be prepared to answer no matter how uncomfortable we may feel at the time.

Kids do not have to think about moving their bodies. Most kids are active all day long. However, if they are asked “do you want to go for a family walk” usually their answer is “yes”. Most of the time...

Kids love being outside. Why not take advantage of this attitude and take your kids for a hike? I asked one kid how much he would enjoy hiking and his answer was "but, there are not bathrooms and you have to relieve yourself outdoors in the open and I don't like that".

Last year the YMCA decided to give the kids in their local "after school" program a pedometer to wear for a few days to evaluate how active kids are in their lives. My grandson was in the program and he...

A friend sent this to me and I am pleased to share it with you! Don't ever under-estimate the way kids see things because they see things quite differently than the way their parents see things! Listen to your kids...

How much independence do you, as parents, give your kids daily?

School teachers and school administrators are reporting they are seeing an increase in behavior problems being acted out in threatening ways. They are beginning to believe it is because there is the absence of physical activities and free, creative time...

I am honored to have Jill Rapley as our guest author today teaching us the 7 Steps to Creating Good Relationships with Your Children. "http://www.successfulrelationshipsblog.com. Welcome Jill. Do you think it is possible in this day of extreme rebellion, lack...

Give Kids Fresh Air. They are better students when schools provide recess time.