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For Overweight Kids, Focus Should Be on Fun Exercise Instead of Losing Weight, According to New Study
A recent study reported in the "Journal of the American College of Cardiology" shows the benefits of a regular physical activity program for overweight children, without any dietary changes. (read the story...)

Can Family and Football Get Equal Play Time on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving seems to represent two tenets of American life: food and football. Here are some tips on how to integrate them both into your holiday tradition. (read the story...)

Say Cheese!
There are great family photographs to be captured in holiday celebrations, pictures you’ll look back on for decades to come. Following these few simple tips can make your pictures even better. (read the story...)

Fairfield Calendar Highlights: Activities for Kids and Families - November 2009
Check out these featured kid-friendly activities and events happening this month in Fairfield County. (read the story...)

A Safety Slip: Don’t Hold a Child in Your Lap on Playground Slides
Parents are unknowingly putting their young children at risk for leg fractures, says new study. (read the story...)

How to Tackle Your Child's Football Fears
Watching your kids run out onto the playing field for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience no matter what sport they’re playing. But the anxiety that comes with allowing a young son or daughter to gear up and step onto the football field is enough to give the coolest of parents a panic attack. Nonetheless, generations of children have tugged at shirttails, pleading for the chance to engage in some sanctioned rough play, and many parents give in whether they are ready or not. (read the story...)

New Places, New Programs in Queens - October 2009
Stay up to date on the new places and programs for kids and families opening up in Queens this October. (read the story...)

The Lure of Soccer
Mike Kirwan outlines some reasons for the American shift towards the world's favorite sport. (read the story...)

How to Spot an Overuse Injury
We’ve all heard the old “no pain, no gain” mantra about sports and exercise. But what about when it comes to your kids? (read the story...)

Kids' Physicals For School Sports!
Most sports injuries are preventable through proper instruction, supervision, and equipment. The place to start is with a thorough sports physical examination! (read the story...)

Afterschool Classes & Programs: What Kids and Parents Want Now
With the afterschool landscape ever changing, we’ve identified the newest trends and the hottest programs to help guide you in making the right decision for your child. (read the story...)

Look Ma, No Pedals! ...Bike New York’s Workshop for Kids
Bike New York, an organization dedicated to bicycle promotion and safety, has a different approach, one that lets kids ages 5 and up feel their way to riding. (read the story...)

2009 Maccabi Games in Westchester!
The JCC of Mid-Westchester, along with the Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester and the JCC on the Hudson, are hosting the 2009 Maccabi Games this summer. (read the story...)

Pilates: Tips From a Celebrity Trainer for Moms & Moms-to-be!
Pilates guru Brooke Siler explains what an authentic Pilates program really is and why it’s a great workout for pregnant women and new moms, and shares her tips and tricks for a svelte new you! (read the story...)

New Places, New Programs: West Rock Tennis Club in Rockland
Under new management and housed in a renovated state-of-the-art facility, West Rock Tennis Club is poised for the future of fitness. (read the story...)

Where to: Beaches in the NY Area
Take some time to enjoy the miles of coastline in the NY area and have some fun in the sun. So pack the car, hit the road, and don’t forget the sunscreen. (read the story...)

Baseball’s League of Nations: A Salute to Native American Baseball Players
The new exhibition at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, presents images and biographical sketches of many Native American baseball players, (read the story...)

New Places, New Programs in Rockland
Take a look at some new buzzing programs & places in Rockland! (read the story...)

Summer in the City: Parks in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Queens
Don’t let your kids spend the summer sweltering on tar beach, or stuck indoors. Citywide, parks offer great alternatives. Here are a few of our favorites... (read the story...)

Parks in Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield County & Long Island
Here are some of the best local parks in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield, Nassau, & Suffolk Counties! (read the story...)

A Sporty Family Vacation in Lake Placid
In Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Games, families can participate in winter events year-round, and in summer enjoy even more outdoor athletic pursuits. (read the story...)

Day Trips: Rye Playland in Westchester
For more than 80 years, Rye Playland — America’s first completely planned amusement park and a National Historic Landmark — has created memories for generations of Westchester families. (read the story...)

Day Trips - Nassau County: Living History at Sagamore Hill
Sagamore Hill is maintained by the National Park Service and is the only presidential site on Long Island (known as the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site). (read the story...)

Day Trips - Suffolk County: Discovering Watch Hill on Fire Island
It’s incredible how you can visit someplace relatively close to home, yet feel as if you have been transported far away. Watch Hill on Fire Island is one of these magical places, and a perfect destination for a family day trip. (read the story...)

Are You Ready for a Travel Team?
When families commit to youth sports teams, in particular to one in an organization that travels, the result can be anything but child’s play. (read the story...)

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