It's important to get non-athletic kids motivated and moving so they can enjoy a lifelong habit of physical activity." Kid Fitness Tip #2: Join in the game.

Don't worry too much about the rules. "Making a game or activity too rigid is the best way to guarantee that a kid won't want to be active," says Men's Health FitsSchools advisor Jim Liston, C.S.C ...

Usually the only exercise kids get in front of the TV is extending their thumbs to switch channels and play video games — or lifting their arms from the snack bowl to their mouths. But some TV ...

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“With my kids growing up, one of their favorite games ended up being ‘The Game of Life,’ and whether there are responsibilities, money management, or consequences that come up,” said Eric ...

Fitness trackers are basically a grown-up excuse to mess around with a gadget under the guise of self-betterment. But why should adults have all the fun? Kids’ electronics maker LeapFrog just ...

The Fitbit Ace LTE has fitness, games, phone service and a variety of swappable straps. But it's specifically made for kids. Scott Stein/CNET ...

Technology use is up, unstructured playtime is down and the time kids spend outside decreases every year. Can mobile video games change that?