Encouraging children to set personal goals is more than just an exercise in ambition—it is a foundation for building lifelong habits of discipline, focus, and self-understanding. Families that ...

Physical activity benefits people of all ages, including kids. Despite widespread recognition of the positive impact physical activity has on children, many kids are not getting enough exercise. In an ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

This past fall I ran a 200 mile relay with 11 friends. Due to some injuries to other runners on our team I had to run a longer leg than I had originally planned. It ended up being over 9 miles. My ...

As the first month of the year comes to a close, parents are being reminded that it’s not too late to set meaningful goals for themselves and for their children. Kendra Morgan, a child development ...

Teaching children about financial planning is an investment in their future. By introducing them to the concept of saving, parents can help their kids develop a healthy relationship with money. The ...

• Example: Instead of "eat healthier," families should commit to "eat a healthy, balanced meal two times a week for the next four weeks" MADISON, Wis. — The "Time for Kids: A Recipe for Health" ...