UK’s childhood obesity rates are among the highest in the world, impacting children’s health and reducing life expectancy. Technology such as smartphones and video games leads to less physical activity and more time spent indoors. Lack of physical activity can contribute to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Encourage outdoor activities and create
With summer around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you and your family will be doing this summer. Whether you’re looking for something exciting for yourself or a more relaxing day with your kids, there are plenty of activities to choose from! This guide will discuss some of the best summer activities
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to get the whole family outside and enjoy quality time together. But with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. To help you out, here’s a list of the best outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy. So round up the kids and head on
The plastic problem is a global issue that affects everywhere in the world — from the most remote islands to the deepest depth of the ocean. Plastic doesn’t biodegrade. Instead, it breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces over time, turning into microplastics. These small pieces of plastic can be found in many places,
Cats and dogs are essentially wild animals. As such, they belong to the outdoors. Yet since they’re our pets, we grew overprotective of them and wouldn’t let them anywhere beyond our yards. But is that helping our pets become happy animals? While your presence and attention are enough for your pets most of the
We enjoy staying inside just as much as the next guy; there’s not one person in this world who wouldn’t enjoy an entire weekend to themselves, unbothered by responsibilities, a beer in one hand, and a TV remote on the other. However, this has been our predicament for over a year now, and overindulging
Going on an extreme adventure is not for the weak of heart–and it’s not for the physically deconditioned either. If you’ve spent weeks or months living a sedentary lifestyle because of the quarantine (or other reasons), you have to physically and mentally condition yourself before embarking on your next big adventure. Whether you’re joining
46% of Americans are afraid of being in a pool with water that reaches above their heads. Knowing that almost half of the U.S. population has a fear of water shows that aquaphobia is more prevalent than one may think. In fact, competitive swimmer Adam Peaty, who is also an Olympic medalist, used to
As much as we’d hate to compare our generation with today’s kids, we can’t help but lament the fact that toddlers play more often on an iPad than at a playground. As a result, they grow up to be teens that are so attached to social media, using it to gain validation from their
As a parent, it’s essential to recognize the fine line between encouraging your child to play sports and placing extreme expectations on them. Putting pressure on children to not only join sports activities but also be excellent at them can have the adverse effect of turning children off sports. Given the steady increase of
