Active Kids

Physical education can actually help children do better in schools. New reports have just been released that show the brain is actually better prepared to learn after it has had some exercise. I think the problem we have right now is that schoo...

National Screen Free Week begins April 29. This is a perfect time to talk with the kids about how much screen time they currently see and why it is so important to limit that. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should ...

Screen Free week (also known as TV Turnoff) is fast approaching! This year it is on April 29- May 5. Screen-Free Week is a national movement where children, families, schools and communities will come together across the world to spen...

April 7th is World Health Day. Every year on April 7th, the world celebrates World Health Day with thousands and thousands of events that remind us about the importance of health and how it plays such a vital role in living a productive and happy l...

With spring upon us, the weather is getting warmer in Miami, which means it’s time to go outside and play. It also means it’s time to find self storage for all of the toys you’ll be grabbing now that the weather is clear for your ...

Week 1 Core5 Challenge: It is officially spring time and everyone could use a little more exercise after a long winter. With this first week challenge, Core5AfterSchool.org wants to help you kick start the season with some heart-pumping and fun ...

One of the very important aspects of bringing up healthy, happy children is to get them active with cardiovascular exercise. Active children are much more likely to grow up into active, healthy adults than children who spend all their time on the co...

Hibernating is for the bears, but we humans love to snuggle up in our warm, cozy houses during the winter. Unlike naturally hibernating creatures, we tend to gorge ourselves through the winter months. Holiday treats like eggnog, pies, hams and cooki...

Depending on where you live, it may be too cold for your kids to play outside in the wintertime. Or it may get dark so early that your kids don't have much time to play outside after school. A lot of parents struggle to get their kids to stay as act...

See how to keep your child in optimal health with this one simple change.