Black History Month activities are most effective when they ask students to engage with real people, ideas, and moments rather than simply complete worksheets. February offers a natural opportunity to ...

As one year draws to a close, children carry with them far more than report cards and routines. They carry stories of trying, ...

Mindfulness is being aware of all that is in the present moment — our feelings, the sensations in our bodies, the sounds, sights, and smells of the world around us. Mindfulness is noticing.

From a developmental perspective, children’s thinking tends to be more concrete and their attention spans shorter than adults’. As such, in teaching children exercises to optimize their mental health, ...

With screens becoming every child’s best friend and outdoor play shrinking to quick weekend outings, parents are always searching for simple ways to keep kids active at home. Fortunately, exercise ...

"It made me feel good about myself." I work with some of the most underserved kids in New York City, providing health and fitness education through a Harlem-based nonprofit, so this youngster's ...

Kids should exercise for about an hour a day to improve coordination and muscle strength. Some fun exercises for kids include running, jumping, skipping, and bear crawls. Kids should also do ...