Fitness for Kids & Teens Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/fitness-for-kids-teens/ Parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:21:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDI_Butterfly-100x100.png Fitness for Kids & Teens Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/fitness-for-kids-teens/ 32 32 How to Support Your Child in Choosing the Right Sport for Them https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/how-to-support-your-child-in-choosing-the-right-sport-for-them/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:48:32 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=56952 Choosing the right sport can be a defining moment in a child’s life. It’s more than just an after-school activity — the right sport can […]

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]]> Body Positive Kids: Cultivating Confidence and Self-Love https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/body-positive-kids-cultivating-confidence-and-self-love/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:41:17 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55978 Encouraging a positive body image in kids is super important for boosting their self-confidence and happiness. In a world that often focuses on impossible beauty […]

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]]> Exploring Springtime Adventures with Kids: Strengthening Family Bonds Through Outdoor Fun https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/exploring-springtime-adventures-with-kids-strengthening-family-bonds-through-outdoor-fun/ Sat, 04 May 2024 12:36:04 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55876 Finding ways to connect with our children in this fast-paced, technology-driven world can be challenging. However, outdoor adventures are one of the best ways to […]

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]]> Healthy Habits! Encouraging Physical Activity in Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/healthy-habits-encouraging-physical-activity-in-kids/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:34:10 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55805 It is becoming increasingly important for parents to prioritize physical activity for their children. With the rise in sedentary lifestyles and the growing prevalence of […]

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]]> Upgrade Your Hike https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/turn-a-hike-into-more-than-a-walk/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=28152 How many times has someone told you to “take a hike”? Chances are they weren’t concerned with your cardiovascular health. When it comes to getting […]

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]]> 10 Tips to Teach Kids to Love Exercise https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/10-tips-to-teach-kids-to-love-exercise/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:10:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38797 It seems every day there’s a news story about how children are getting fatter. Too much time spent watching TV or playing computer games, a […]

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]]> Want to Get Fit With Your Family? Here’s How You Can Make it Happen https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/want-to-get-fit-with-your-family-heres-how-you-can-make-it-happen/ Thu, 27 Dec 2018 21:45:43 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38272 It’s no secret that healthy living is important, but getting in shape when you have kids can be tough. Maybe you stopped exercising when you […]

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]]> Zip Line Rules! https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/zip-line-rules/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:51:44 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=39847 What is it about a zip line that makes people laugh as soon as they launch themselves on a fast and furious ride on what […]

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]]> Get Moving!  Toddler Activities to Encourage Physical Development https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/get-moving-toddler-activities-to-encourage-physical-development/ Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:31:53 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38261 There are countless activities to keep a toddler happy and occupied on a rainy day.  The challenge is uncovering the ones that help develop their […]

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]]> 3 Ways to Stick to Your Diet During the Holidays https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/3-ways-to-stick-to-your-diet-during-the-holidays/ Sat, 29 Oct 2016 19:50:51 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38248 Are you looking forward to celebrating the holidays this year? Are you planning which parties you’ll attend and which ones you’ll skip? Are you choosing […]

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]]> 3 Quick Ways to Get Fit as a Family https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/fitness-for-kids-teens/3-quick-ways-to-get-fit-as-a-family/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 05:15:20 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38033 Getting in shape is tough. Whether you join a gym or choose to exercise at home, it’s difficult to lose weight on your own. If […]

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]]> How to Keep Your Child Active During Summer Break https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/how-to-keep-your-child-active-during-summer-break/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:00:26 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34506   Remember when you were a kid dreaming of summer days spent hiking, fishing, and playing outdoors? Childhood looks a lot different today than it […]

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]]> How to Introduce New Foods to Your Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/fitness-for-kids-teens/summertime-eating-good-introduce-new-foods-kids/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 08:00:55 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=32305 During the school year, everything seems so harried, from school lunches to after-school activities. Conversely, there is something about summer that resonates a laid-back, peaceful […]

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]]> Fun Ways Moms Can Stay Active Over the Summer https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/fun-ways-moms-kids-can-stay-active-summer/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 08:00:36 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=32298 If you are like most moms, you run around all school year long and look forward to the lazy, hazy, even lazier days of summer. […]

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]]> How to Shape Up Your Family This Summer https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/how-to-shape-up-your-family-this-summer/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:19:08 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=2144   It can be fun to get into shape over the summer. Some say it’s easier because the weather seems to coax everyone outdoors and […]

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]]> Summertime Camping 101 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/summertime-camping-summertime-fun/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:03:27 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=28148   Does your family enjoy camping? Many consider summertime camping to be a requirement for the summer months. They know summertime camping equals summertime fun. […]

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