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 ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

Researchers investigated the effects of exercise and sauna bathing on cardiovascular health. They found that exercise and sauna bathing together are more beneficial for cardiovascular health than ...

On a sunny spring day, Ruth Nazarian led a group of 24 second graders to a small acacia grove at their San Diego elementary school. When the children were seated with their eyes closed, Nazarian asked ...

Saunas have been used for thousands of years around the world. In Finland, it’s common to have a sauna at least once a week. People use saunas for relaxation and fun. Studies have found that they also ...

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 ...

More than a thousand studies (and growing) show that time spent in nature can have a reset effect, washing away the anxieties and stresses of everyday life. A 2019 study published in Current ...

Kids' dislike for bath time is a common behavior in many families. From a psychological perspective, experts have identified several reasons why the little ones avoid this activity. 1. Sensory ...

There’s a rubba-dub-double benefit to bathing with your brood — just ask this full-frontal mama. Scrubbing away the stench of stigma, an unabashed mother of four children under age 8 is virally ...

SYDNEY — Parents canceling outdoor soccer practice when temperatures hit 90°F. Summer camps implementing extra water breaks for kids but not counselors. Youth sports leagues with stricter heat ...

An antidote to teenage depression might be found in school gymnasiums and on sports fields, a major new review argues. Supervised exercise programs are associated with significant reductions in ...