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Childhood Fitness is a Hop, Skip, and a Jump

childhood Fitness for Toddlers You may wonder what you can do about fitness for small children. You can’t take them to the gym. They are… Read More

February 14, 2024 | By Dr. Jon

Childhood Fitness When You are Stuck in the House

Sometimes it is just not feasible to go outside. Or maybe it is just not fun to go outside so your kids are trapped in… Read More

January 31, 2024 | By Dr. Jon

Meal Planning: Helping Body Composition and Childhood Fitness One Week at a Time!

What is Meal Planning Meal planning may be foreign to you but it is a great way to help your child’s fitness, reduce stress,… Read More

January 23, 2024 | By Dr. Jon

2024 Childhood Fitness Resolutions

More Movement This is the time of year that people look to make changes in life. For adults each year there are standard resolutions. The… Read More

January 10, 2024 | By Dr. Jon

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

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

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

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

Movement is the Best Preventative Medicine

As a pediatrician I am practicing preventative medicine each day. I probably practice more preventative health than actually treating illness or disease. In the office… Read More

November 22, 2023 | By Dr. Jon