Engaging in regular physical activity is especially important for your second-grader, as it helps build strength and develop healthy bodies, and can even enhance academic performance. Here are ...

Combining physical activity with traditional classroom lessons led to a 13 percentage-point increase in test scores at a struggling Charleston, S.C., elementary school, according to a recent study.

I've never been one of those parents who feels the need to fill every hour of my children's days with scheduled activities. We all like our downtime — or at least I do when I don't have to share it ...