Keeping Kids Healty and Fit . PBS Parents

As parents, most of our lives are spent worrying about and trying to protect our children. We tell them not to speak to strangers. We remind them to look both ways before crossing the street. But, how often do we encourage them to run, jump and play? What do they know about eating the right foods?

It's up to us to make good nutrition and regular physical activity part of their daily lives.

Get Fit for the Fun of It!

Learn more about eating right and getting fit with these activities

Healthy Eating

Moving and Grooving

Making Good Food Choices

Getting kids to eat nutritious foods can be like trying to get a newborn to sleep through the night. Luckily, help is just a click away. Find out more.

Winning Over Picky Eaters
Learn how to stop picking your brain over a picky eater.
Choosing Healthy Snacks
Are you stuck in a bad snack rut? Discover healthy alternatives.
Motivating Kids to Move
Get your kids excited about being active.
Healthy Reading with Your Kids
Gain a light-hearted perspective on nutrition and fitness with these books.

Tracking Physical Development

Parents often wonder what to expect of their child's physical development at a particular age. Getting some insight on their progress is fine, but don't get caught up in comparisons. Every child is different, and that's OK. Find out more.

Expert Q&A with Connie Evers, MS, RD

Establishing healthy eating habits in our children at an early age is one of the best things we can do for them. Incorporating this practice into our hectic lives can be tricky. Are you up for the challenge? Find out how to get kids to eat well, right from the start. Leave a comment.

Have Fun Getting Fit

Life might not always be fun and games, so encourage children to make the most of play time. Have them turn off the television, grab some friends and get moving with these goofy games from Zoom.

Be sure to join in the fun — if you're up to it!