In today’s digital world, screens surround us everywhere. With smartphones, tablets, computers, TVs, and game consoles abounding, children get more screen exposure than ever before. While technology can be beneficial and educational, too much screen time can adversely affect children’s health and well-being. As a parent, you may wonder how to keep your children balanced […]
On average, children use screens for over seven-and-a-half hours a day, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Plus, a worrying 74%–nearly three out of four–children ages five to 10 get less than an hour of exercise per day, WebMD reveals. These numbers make it clear: our children need to be […]
With the national childhood obesity rate nearing 20%, and many children not reaching the Sports and Fitness Industry Association’s minimum standards for a healthy lifestyle, finding ways to keep children fit and active is more important than ever. By engaging in a physical activity that burns a high number of calories for 25 minutes just […]
It’s no secret that having a child and taking care of a child can be incredibly expensive. Almost one-third of families spend at least 20% of their total household income on child care, and that’s without considering all the various other expenses in having a child in the family. If child care is taking its […]
It’s no secret that kids these days spend plenty of time on their technology. Several years ago, you would have never seen a young child sitting staring at a screen for hours a day, but now it’s an incredibly common sight. Two-thirds of parents worry that their child spends too much time on electronic devices, […]
Kids today spend far too much time in front of computers, phones, and TV screens. And this isn’t just a cliche concern voiced by parents and Baby Boomers. The Common Sense Media Report found that the average kid between the ages of 8 and 12 spends more than 4.5 hours staring at screens every day, a number […]
Children are always looking for ways to entertain themselves. In this day and age, it is not as simple as it used to be. In the good old days, you could give a child some jacks or set them loose to wander the neighborhood, and they would be entertained for hours. Not anymore. A great […]