Monday, June 4, 2012

About Parenting School Age Children: Summer Fitness, Facebook for Kids, and More

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From Katherine Lee, your Guide to Parenting School Age Children
Summer is nearly here--are you ready for shorts and t-shirt weather? Check out my videos on quick exercises for parents; they will help you get toned for summer! Plus, exercise ideas for parents, fun fitness tips to get little kid couch potatoes on the move, and a new report that says Facebook is exploring ways to get kids younger than age 13 on the social networking site, all in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter.

Facebook for Young Kids?
Soon, your kindergartener or grade-schooler may be allowed on Facebook. According to The Wall Street Journal, Facebook is looking into the development of parameters that would allow children younger than 13 to use the site... Read more

Shorts Weather is Coming--Are You Ready?
Summer is nearly here, which means we'll soon be in shorts and tees. I don't know about you, but I enjoyed a nice fall and winter indulging in my favorite comfort foods and not always making it to the gym... Read more

Exercise Ideas for Parents
Between responsibilities at work and home and running around with the kids to shuttle them to and from activities, it can be quite a challenge for parents to find the time and the right workout to incorporate into their routines... Read more

5 Fun Kids' Fitness Tips to Get Kids to Exercise
Some kids are naturally geared toward fitness. They love sports and physical activity (one of my son's friends would play soccer 24/7 if his parents let him). And others, like my little lounge-lover, don't. If your grade-schooler is the type of kid who'd rather play videogames or watch TV all day, then try these ideas for getting him off the couch and into some fun activities... Read more
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