Family Fun and Activities Resources
Family fun and activities aren't just about having a great time; they're like a secret power-up for everyone's health and happiness! When you all jump into these fun adventures together, whether it's playing games or exploring outdoors, you're not just making amazing memories - you're also boosting your wellness. For kids, it's like giving their bodies and minds a supercharge! It helps them stay active, keeps them feeling energetic, and even helps them learn better. Plus, it's a fantastic way to de-stress and unwind while bonding with the whole family. So, dive in, have a blast, and watch how these fun moments create healthy, happy, and close-knit superheroes in your family!
Why are family and fun important?
Family time and playtime are crucial for a child's development. Together, they foster creativity, social skills and problem-solving abilities. They also contribute to emotional well-being, helping children express themselves and build resilience. Best of all, they make happy memories to last a lifetime.
Explore the wonders of family time and fun
- 3 ways your child builds important life skills through play | American Academy of Pediatrics
- 4 play activities to help children manage emotions | American Academy of Pediatrics
- 4 ways play can help boost your child’s mood | American Academy of Pediatrics
- 5 ways play can build resilience and coping skills | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Defiant behavior: how play can help children cope with change | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Pretend play: ways children can exercise their imagination | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Road trip boredom busters | Cook Children’s
- Road trip play ideas for backseat fun | American Academy of Pediatrics
- The power of play: how fun and games help children thrive | American Academy of Pediatrics
- What parents can do to support friendships | American Academy of Pediatrics
- 25 Ways to get active at home | American Heart Association
- 4 play ideas to get kids moving | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Competitive sports: helping kids play it cool | Cook Children’s
- Daily tips to help keep your family active | American Heart Association
- Extracurricular activities for teens | Cook Children’s
- Fitness and your 6- to 12-year-old | Cook Children’s
- Fitness for kids who don't like sports | Cook Children’s
- Healthy living activities for children | National Library of Medicine
- How to get your family active | American Heart Association
- Kids and exercise | Cook Children’s
- Make family time active time | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Let’s move family activities | The White House
- Motivating kids to be active | Cook Children’s
- Motivating kids to be active | Cook Children’s
- Motivating preschoolers to be active | Cook Children’s
- Motivating school-age kids to be active | Cook Children’s
- Signing kids up for sports | Cook Children’s
- The importance of tummy time | Cook Children's
- Ways to incorporate exercise and keep your kids active this summer | Cook Children’s
- 3 Brain-building ways to play with your baby | American Academy of Pediatrics
- 5 play tips for preschool-age children | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How to develop literacy skills for kids with hearing loss | Cook Children’s
- More family fun with stem activities | National Inventors Hall of Fame
- Playful reading tips: 4 ways to engage your child in the magic of books | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Power of play: an alliance with Melissa and Doug | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Raise a problem solver: 3 ways play can help | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Siblings as playmates: 5 ways to help prevent squabbles | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Simple ways to entertain and boost your baby's development at home | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Stem activity: exploring stem in autumn | National Inventors Hall of Fame
- Stem activity: rainy day games! | National Inventors Hall of Fame
- Use shared play to build communication skills | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Young children learn a lot when they play | American Academy of Pediatrics
- 5 Indoor playdate ideas | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Holiday fun and family meaning: connecting our lives | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Indoor play ideas: fun ways for families to connect | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Playful birthday party ideas and tips for young children | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Three summer must haves for outdoor fun | Cook Children's
- Playing outside: why it’s important for kids | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Healthy outdoor play ideas by age | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Restful play: 4 relaxing ways to have fun with your kids | American Academy of Pediatrics
- 10 No-cost, screen-free activities to play with your preschooler | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Healthy habits for media use | Cook Children’s
- Kids and screentime: How to Use the 5 C's of media guidance | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Media use guidelines | Cook Children’s
- Media use guidelines: babies and toddlers | Cook Children’s
- Media use guidelines: big kids | Cook Children’s
- Media use guidelines: preschoolers | Cook Children’s
- Media use guidelines: teens | Cook Children’s
- Monitoring your child's media use | Cook Children’s
- School breaks: swap screens for play | American Academy of Pediatrics
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