With obesity rates rising among the young -- along with related health problems -- new attention is being paid to how well schools are meeting students' need for healthy levels of physical activity. Meanwhile, recess is on the endangered list in many districts, and daily gym classes are a rarity. Join us for a July 12th Talktime Live! online chat with three experts on the important role schools can play in developing lifelong healthy habits, and on the challenges involved in getting kids moving in school.

For kids—both those directly and indirectly affected by the storm—there is still much coping left to do and a lot of support still needed. How can adults help children through this stressful time? For the latest ConnectforKids.org free online chat on September 21 at 1 p.m. ET, we're connecting our audience with two experts who will answer questions on a variety of coping and support strategies for children, youth and families.

The nation's obesity epidemic is no secret. By now, we're all aware that Americans are fatter than ever, and growing ever fatter. We know that kids are not exempt, and that excess weight threatens kids' health, academic achievement, social development, and more.