Clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities have benefits beyond looking good on college applications.

On my many outings to the bookstore over the years, I’ve wondered why the quality of children’s activity books seems to be on the decline. You’ve probably come across the type of activity book I’m ...

Is it just me or are screens dominating much of our children’s (and our own!) lives? It seems like a good time to remind all of us, parents and non-parents, that the importance of outdoor activities ...

As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in ...

Children are born to play! And yet, despite our best efforts, many parents and professionals find that some children are not motivated to get moving and prefer watching television instead. Among the ...

Image courtesy of Pixabay. Spring weather often means gloomy weather. With lots of cool days where we can't head outdoors, keeping the kids busy inside can sometimes be a challenge. When it’s a rainy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. With nearly 78% of autistic children experiencing a ...

Summer should be relaxing, but I always come out exhausted. This year, I'm determined to do less with my four kids.