Our Blog

We are currently living through something totally new—a global pandemic. From stay-at-home orders to learning over Zoom, we are also experiencing things that we never have before. Motivating your child to succeed can feel particularly difficult as we all struggle with...

Teenagers are under a lot of pressure, whether it’s from school or the media. That pressure can show itself in a variety of ways, and one of them is through an eating disorder. Maintaining positive body image is difficult, even for adults, and it’s important that...

At MissionFit, we want to help all children find success in and out of the classroom. Children with developmental disorders face unique challenges when learning, and a recent study on physical activity and learning shows promise for new ways to help these students...

You know that regular exercise is vital to a healthy body, but did you realize that it can be just as important for a healthy mind? There are many mental health benefits of getting your heart rate up and your blood pumping. What are some of the ways that exercise can...

Whether you’re a child, a teen or an adult, positive mentors matter. Numerous studies support the need for mentors as children and teens grow into successful, confident adults. From improved academic performance, to lower absentee rates to a reduction in drug use and...

Technology is a part of everyday life, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After all, it connects us with people around the world, teaches us things and helps us to learn and get access to valuable content like this blog! However, many kids and teens today get too...

What are your plans this fall and winter for your child or teen to stay active? Add MissionFit to the list! Our awesome community helps make fitness fun and children reach their fullest potential inside and outside of the gym. Why should you choose MissionFit this...

If your child is hitting the gym or playing sports multiple times a week, are they giving themselves enough of a break? Rest and recovery are critical to the performance of every athlete, even if that athlete spends more time on the playground than playing Monday...

We're so excited that our Executive Director, Joshua Day has teamed up with Innovation Works in their Online accelerator program! This means he'll be diving into this six-month-long program that will take social entrepreneurs deep into modules focused on key topics...

Both children and adults often love reaching for sports drinks and energy drinks when they finish a workout or need a pick-me-up. However, are they really the best choice for your child? In this blog, we are exploring the pros and cons of sports drinks for youth. The...

Self-discipline is an incredibly important skill. Other than coming in handy when it’s time to sit down and do homework, years down the road, when it’s up to them to wake up early enough to get to their job and drive themselves there, self-control will be the drive...

Your children need to move to stay healthy, and you do too! One of the best ways to get quality time with your kids and cross working out off of your to-do list is getting your family involved in exercise. Working out as a family doesn’t have to mean all heading to...

The teenage years can be difficult and tumultuous, to say the least. One of the best ways to recharge, refocus and relax for many teenagers can be to practice mindfulness. While mindfulness might seem like a recent trend, it has been used throughout history to center...

Playing sports and spending time in the gym are both awesome ways for kids to get exercise and build life-long skillsets that will serve them well in the future. However, there are some downsides to exercise in some situations. What are the pros and cons of your child...

It can be frustrating as a parent to watch your child or teen, who is amazing, smart and strong,  feel inadequate and discouraged. In a world filled with Instagram pictures of “perfect” people and overwhelming social media comparisons, it’s all too easy to become...