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Worried about a child's BMI? Get a dog

Most parents are used to hearing a constant, whining plea for a dog from their children -- and most stick to the old standby answer of No, insisting ... Read More »

9 ways to help your overweight child

Martha recently posted about whether or not parents should be notified if their children are overweight. A recent user question on Momtourage shows ... Read More »

Outdoor only

I adopted my son a little over a year ago. When he first moved home, he was 10-years-old and had spent quite a few years bouncing between family to ... Read More »

How active are your kids?

Recent research shows that most parents overestimate the time their kids are engaging in physical activity. On average, parents estimated that their ... Read More »

A healthier Labor Day celebration

So what are your plans for Labor Day? Frankly, the holiday sneaked up on me this year. What with back-to-school and work deadlines and other things I ... Read More »

Playing with blocks helps kids develop language skills

If your young child is a "hands-on" type of kids who loves his or her blocks and building materials, those language skills may be under development ... Read More »

Nickelodeon tells kids to turn off the TV, go outside and play

This almost sounds like a mistake: a TV network telling watchers to turn off the television to go outside and play. But, that is exactly what ... Read More »

Fit Gadgets: Take a bow, make a victory jump or do a funky monkey dance!

Fit Gadgets is a weekly feature focusing on products and technology that will help you get fit and stay motivated or simply make life easier. It may ... Read More »

The secret to healthy kids: Stop fussing!

America today is a nation of wimps. That's according to this article from eDiets, which suggests that the reason kids today have trouble coping is ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Burn an extra 100 calories a day

Here at That's Fit, our Daily Fit Tip is all about small steps you can take to make your life healthier. Today, why not trying to burn some calories. ... Read More »