Local fitness programs are sparking interest in health and nutrition among youth in the community. According to a 2007 National Survey of Children's Health, 31 percent of Missouri children ages 10 to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Exercise reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents reported a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. “Exercise is a ...

Need ideas for a school field trip, a birthday party or a rainy-day activity for the kids? Children's museums combine the best of play and learning, giving your little ones a way to expand their minds ...