Outdoor Recreation: Gear Maintenance, Safety & Fitness

Leisure activities like kayaking or rock climbing provide significant wellness benefits when coupled with proper gear maintenance and safety skills.

Kids Activities

Gym Class Games That Are Fun

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ashley Miller

Children spend significant time indoors on the computer, watching TV or playing video games, resulting in a rise in childhood obesity. In fact, according to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, childhood obesity numbers have more than tripled since 1980.

Ashley Miller is a licensed social worker, psychotherapist, certified Reiki practitioner, yoga enthusiast and aromatherapist. She has also worked as an employee assistance program counselor and a substance-abuse professional. Miller holds a Master of Social Work and has extensive training in mental health diagnosis, as well as child and adolescent psychotherapy. She also has a bachelor's degree in music.