Quick reads A series of short articles on sport, activity, nutrition and health. Play, activity and exercise » Physical fitness for kids » Five ways to encourage active play in children » Exercise is cool » Children need exercise » Teens exercise less than young children » Play is exercise for children » Active parents raise active children » Make new activity resolutions » Activity for children » Exercise regularly for good health » Think water safety this summer » Be active. Play this game today! » Encouraging sportsmanship » Improve your endurance, flexibility and strength » Prevent sports injuries » Improve your health in 30-minutes a day » Regular activity is beneficial for everyone » Use leisure time for family activities » Playground Safety » If your child does not like sport... » Bicycle safety... no helmet, no ride » Before you sign your child up for a sport... » Be safe in and around water » 5 lifestyle rules for fit kids Lifestyle » Plan holiday activities in advance » Active birthday parties » Safer children's toys and products » Hearing TV is as bad as watching TV » Create an active lifestyle » Choosing toys for children » Actions speak louder than words » Raising confident children » "Mom, I'm bored" » Be a good sports parent » Choose a school bag for comfort » Healthy TV, gaming and internet habits » Summer is here. Be sun smart. » Take care of your body » Get involved with Let's Play. It's about YOU Nutrition » Dairy and protein boosts bones » Reduce consumption of sugary drinks » Encouraging your child to eat » Good nutrition for good grades » Discourage fussy eating » Reduce caffeine consumption » Playful picnics » Resist the lure of food gimmicks » Home-made school lunch is healthier » New Year Breakfast Resolutions » Drink when you feel thirsty » The Terminator supports good health » Benefit from Breakfast Health, weight and wellness » Children's cholesterol concerns » The benefits of physical therapy » What it means to be overweight » Is your child getting enough sleep? » Avoid drugs, alcohol and tobacco » Unpopular teens gain pounds » Parental perceptions » Family, friends and obesity risk » Lack of sleep is linked to higher obesity risk » Sports field injuries » The emotional impact of obesity » Avoid weight-gain this winter » Obesity: Beyond the home » The effects of excess weight » Play often. Sleep soundly. Perform well. Nutrition Children have unique nutritional requirements by Jenny-Ann Smuts of Shelly Meltzer & Associates, Registered Dietitians This article addresses issues regarding children's nutritional requirements and answers some of your nutrition-related questions ...more The Balancing Act by Jenny-Ann Smuts of Shelly Meltzer & Associates, Registered Dietitians “What is a balanced diet” and “how can my child achieve a healthy body weight” are two commonly asked questions by parents. Let’s start by taking a look at what makes up a balanced diet ...more