Flu season of follows right on the heels of back-to-school, putting your kids at the highest risk for getting sick. Not only are the exposed to countless more germs with so many kids around, but they are also doing more in general, which leads to fatigue and weakened immune systems. At The Bounce Place, we are passionate about helping parents raise active, healthy kids and this flu season is no exception. We've put together a few tips that will help you parents kids your kids healthy this Fall.

This time of year is challenging. So many factors play into the back-to-school blues that many families experience - especially those with young children who don’t get to go back to school with their brothers and sisters. If the cooler weather, lack of activities, and fewer kids to play with has your little ones in a funk, you should check out our Lakewood Mall bounce house.

It seems like every year when kids go back to school, the amount of time allotted throughout the school day for physical activity gets smaller and smaller. They might visit PE once a week and have a brief recess mid-day, but that’s hardly enough to keep their activity levels high enough to stay healthy, feel alert, and be engaged in their school work. Part of being a kid is learning how to harness and expend extra energy, but, often, the school day schedule does not support this learning curve. As a parent, there’s a lot you can do outside of school to keep your kids active and ensure they’re not staying sedentary for the entire day. Here’s a few tips for you to try out this school year.