Kids’ Weight & Obesity

Parenting has never been harder: You want to make sure your child eats well but doesn't overeat, and you want him to be active but not overscheduled. Every dish and decision you make is a judgment call. So you can make choices easily and with confidence, here are resources to help you raise your family the best way you can. 

 


Get Active: Swim
Get Active: Swim

Get active with the kids and splash into the world of swimming. Kaboose’s online Healthy Kids Guide for parents offers some great tips to start. read more

Get Active: Bike
Get Active: Bike

Looking for a family activity? Why not go on a biking adventure? Kaboose’s online Healthy Kids Guide for parents offers some great tips to start. read more

Get Active: Soccer
Get Active: Soccer

Learn soccer basics, from choosing the right kids' club, camp or league to getting the uniform and shoes. Plus, health benefits of the sport! read more

8 Fun Water Games
8 Fun Water Games

Whether you have a pool, a hose or just a few buckets of water, we have the outdoor summer activities your kids will love! We've got lots of fun games for you and your kids. read more

Play in the Dirt
Play in the Dirt

Encourage kids to play in the dirt with these buried treasure, scavenger hunt, mud pie and castle-building ideas. read more

Gardening At Every Age
Gardening At Every Age

Teach your kids the joys of gardening. From veggies to flowers, bugs to butterflies, kids of all ages will love getting their hands dirty. read more

Play! Seven Backyard Games and Activities
Play! Seven Backyard Games and Activities

Keep your family busy this summer with these great outdoor activities! Seven backyard games perfect for family barbecues, summer parties, birthday's and more! read more

Swim in a Mini-pool, Build a Birdhouse, Play Badminton, or Grow a Garden
Swim in a Mini-pool, Build a Birdhouse, Play Badminton, or Grow a Garden

Everything you need to keep the kids happy all summer long, from silly sprinkler games to sensational sandbox ideas. Kid safe site read more

Kids and the Great Outdoors
Kids and the Great Outdoors

It was spring and the snow had finally melted. Setting out on the trail with my boys, I paused to look at our map. read more

Get Active: Basketball
Get Active: Basketball

From what kind of shoes to buy to what age they can accomplish certain skills, here's what you need to know if your child wants to play basketball. read more

12 Fun-in-the-Sun Ideas
12 Fun-in-the-Sun Ideas

Keep the kids healthy and active this summer. From outdoor sports and games to party ideas and water fun, we've got ideas to keep them happy. read more

Get Active: Hike
Get Active: Hike

Looking for a family activity? Why not go on a hiking adventure? Kaboose’s online Healthy Kids Guide for parents offers some great tips to start. read more

Kids on Bikes
Kids on Bikes

From helmets to training wheels and other bike safety gear, get the scoop on kids bicycle safety. read more

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