Archives - February 2013

Nearly 17 percent of all children and teens between the ages of 2 and 19 are obese, a number that has nearly tripled since 1980, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

It may only be the end of February, but the time to start thinking about how the kids will spend their summer vacation is upon us.

Instilling a love of exercise in children is key in helping them continue down a healthy path into adulthood.

Dennis Gibson, a retired teacher and naturalist, has traveled around the world, and his journey has led him to one simple truth - natural play is crucial in how well kids develop.

Childhood obesity rates in the U.S. have nearly tripled since 1980, as close to 17 percent of all kids and teens between the ages of 2 and 19 fall into this category, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.