December 2023 - The Center for Childhood Fitness

Do Parents Need to Weigh Their Children?

The quick answer to this question is that parents should rarely weigh their children. But like most questions in life an explanation works better. To… Read More

December 27, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Body Composition: What are the Numbers

Body composition is a part of childhood fitness. We can often evaluate it just by appearance. It is sometimes easy to see if a child… Read More

December 24, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Dana Voyles: How to Get Started or Increase Your Childs Fitness

In this episode we welcome Dana Voyles. Dana uses her experience as a mother and grandmother to give advice on how to improve… Read More

December 18, 2023 | By libsyn

How to Keep Your Child Fit During the Winter Part Two: Outside

Let’s talk about being outdoors during the winter months. While I know your child will spend less time outdoors during the winter, they still should… Read More

December 15, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Christmas Special

We have put together a bonus podcast. We discuss Christmas gift giving and providing items that can help your child’s fitness. This episode… Read More

December 11, 2023 | By libsyn

How to Keep Your Child Fit During Winter Part One: Indoors

You may not believe this but winter can be a time to increase your child’s fitness. That may sound strange since during the winter… Read More

December 9, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Categories of Movement

In this episode we discuss the four catogories of movement and how to take advantage of them to increase your childs fitness. Catagories… Read More

December 4, 2023 | By libsyn

Teaching Your Kids to Eat Helps Their Fitness

As parents we teach our kids a multitude of things. We teach our kids to ride a bike, tie their shoes and how to brush… Read More

December 1, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

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