Exercise is for more than just physical health. Getting active can reduce anxiety and depression, increase self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence, improve behavior, and help with cognitive development.

‘Tis the season! The Holidays are so magical for kids and the memories will last a lifetime. We’ve taken the hard work out of shopping for the active kid in your life! Here’s a list of items that kids will definitely use and love!

Gross and fine motor skills are the foundation of movements we humans use in our daily lives. It’s easy to understand how important these skills are, but what’s less obvious are some of the additional benefits that often accompany strong motor skill development.

While poor motor skill development can have adverse effects such as lack of coordination, poor physical health, and even academic challenges, strong motor skill development does more than just help with everyday life. Below we’ll get into three amazing benefits that accompany strong motor skill development.

Kindness has typically been defined by the way you treat others and the way you make others feel. But what about being kind to yourself?

It’s 2021 and priorities are centered around self-care, mental health, and personal wellbeing. Out with the traditional idea of kindness, and in with the new.

Sports are one of the best ways for kids to get the physical activity they need to stay healthy. More importantly, sports help kids develop self confidence, social skills, and independence. But, if your kid is shy and doesn’t want to get involved in sports, what do you do?

With kids packing in so much learning, developing, and growing everday, it's crucial to choose extra curricular activities carefully so as to maximize time! Sports are fun, they provide many cognitive and physical benefits, and they simulate many real-life scenarios and obstacles for kids to learn from.

Sports teach kids skills that develop a growth mindset. Kids learn to persevere, give their best effort, and focus on the process of improvement during sports classes and games.

We develop a growth mindset in kids and families through sports and fitness. Learn about all things fitness, health, and development for kids with NH Sports!