Whether you have kids or you yourself are a kid at heart, running games are a fun way to fit physical activity into your day without feeling like you're doing a workout. Here are 11 to try.

Including both aerobic and anaerobic exercise in your overall fitness plan will help you maximize the health benefits of working out.

While the classic style of giving specific gifts to friends and family isn't going out of style, gift exchanges, where gifts are randomly given and received among a group of people, continue to be a popular, money-saving option.

Sore hamstrings can be a symptom of delayed-onset muscle soreness. Incorporate stretching, massage therapy, and dietary changes to heal soreness.

Your teen son's need to hang with his best buds doesn't mean that you are left out in the cold. Although your teenager is growing his sense of independence and often seems to prefer his social circle over his family, he still needs to spend time with Mom and Dad.

Teen lock-ins provide a safe way for kids to have a good time throughout the night and into the wee hours of the morning. Parents know their children are out of harm’s way, and kids get to enjoy themselves without the unhealthy temptations that unsupervised parties and other teen gatherings often offer.

As your daughter gets into her teen years, you might find a distance growing between you as she becomes more preoccupied with friends, boys and her beloved cellphone. Don't let the bond you have with your teen evaporate during this turbulent time.

Your teen is about to take the next step in growing up by receiving her driver's license, which means she'll probably want a car of her own. Instead of taking your teen shopping for her first car, consider surprising her with one instead.

Road trips can be fun at first, but long car rides can get boring, especially for teenagers. Taking a road trip with teens requires a little creativity to keep them entertained in the car. Unlike smaller kids who are content with playing I spy or count the cows, teenagers likely won’t be amused by those activities.

Losing a parent is a difficult life experience for anyone, but the tragedy can be especially difficult for young children. Children might not fully understand the meaning of death and can experience a range of extreme emotions as they adjust to the reality of the loss.

Predicting, observing and discovering through simple science experiments is an exciting way for little ones to explore and learn more about the world around them. Activities that encourage problem-solving and thinking skills at an age-appropriate level are the best way to teach your child scientific concepts.

For a handy experiment you can show your young children or let your teens do with your supervision, two well-known experiments exist that demonstrate chemical reactions with iodine and cornstarch. Iodine is a common element found in many medicine cabinets.