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Are you tired of your kids being tired all the time? Learn how to set goals to help them rest, relax, and recharge.

How parents can decide if their child is the right age, maturity level, and other qualities that can determine if they are ready for a smartphone.

Derailed by a school break or family trip? Here’s how to get everyone in your house back on schedule.

Sure, a smartphone can buy you a few minutes of quiet time. But here’s why young kids need screen-time limits -- and how to set them.

Is dinner time stressful at your house? It doesn’t have to be. Try these tips to make your family’s meal more enjoyable for all.

Sleep is crucial kids’ health. Help them get the shut-eye they need with these tips.

Is your teen sleep deprived? Most are. Here’s why and how to help teens get enough sleep.

Ease stress with meditation. Meditation is an easy way for the whole family to relax.

Sometimes busy kids don't make the time to just relax. Here are ways you can help them slow down and take time for themselves.

Today's teens can be overwhelmed because they're so busy. Recognize when they're doing too much and help the ease stress.

Crankiness is just the tip of the iceberg. Getting enough sleep is as important for health as eating right and getting exercise.

Reduce Teen Screen Time Without Stress Here’s how to help teens unplug from TV, computer, and cell phone use. As the parent of a teen, you know that it's not easy for teens growing up in today's media-saturated world. Although kids share the same concerns about school, friends, and fitting in as you did at the same age, today's teens are never far from their cell phones, computers, TVs, or video game consoles. And that adds up to a lot of distractions that take time away from important things like being physically active and homework.In fact, according to a

FIT Connection for Parents: Recharge How sleep and healthy relaxation can give you energy to live a fit life. When a cell phone, iPod, or battery gets low on power, you recharge it. You also need to RECHARGE your body. The way to do that is with rest and healthy relaxation.For many families, though, time for rest, relaxation, and sleep often go by the wayside. In many cases, both parents work and the kids are in after-school activities. It all adds up to no time for downtime, says Ronda Rose-Kayser, certified family life educator with Sanford Health, WebMD's FIT