Let's Get Moving! One of the contributing factors to an increase in child obesity is that children are not staying as active as they used to. Kids need approximately 60 minutes of moderate to strenuous activity a day, something they miss if the hours are spent in front of the TV or computer. Parents should incorporate scheduled activity, as well as free time to play, into their children’s daily routines to ensure that they are taking part in the three elements of fitness: strength, endurance and flexibility.

Who was your bully? You may think that bullying does not affect your child, but even if your child has never been a victim of bullying you can be sure he has witnessed it in school or on the playground. It’s important as parents to be aware that bullying affects all children in some way.

Spring is here at last, and after those long cold winter months your kids will be itching to get out of the house as fast as their feet will carry them. While this fine weather will afford them a chance for what is probably some much needed physical activity, make sure your kids know some basic safety rules before running off for the playground.

One of the biggest challenges you will face as your children get older is keeping a healthy, open relationship. The key to any relationship is communication. We all know how important it is to talk to our kids, especially about tough issues like bullying, peer pressure and safety. But it is equally important, perhaps more so, to listen to your children. Listening and taking an interest in their conversation can bring you closer and keep you close as they get older.

87% of New Year's resolutions are gone by February 15th, do not let that happen to you!

One great way to start the New Year off on a positive note is to set New year's resolutions with your kids. Setting goals is one of the only true ways to make any progress. But whether it's making the football team, getting better grades or being more involved in school, keeping resolutions seems to get harder and harder as the months progress. Here are some tip to make your family's a realty.

Although it may not seem that way to your kids, homework is an important part of the learning process. Homework helps kids reinforce what they learned in school, prepare for tests and build skills in certain subject areas. Homework can sometimes become very difficult, that's why it's important to create a good environment to do homework and to break it down in a way that seems less intimidating.

Avoid telling your children what they should have done in order to avoid the offense. By using the word “should” you are not only reminding them of their mistake but you are also leaving them with no options to correct it.