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Do Active Video Games Count as Physical Activity for Kids?

Active video games, sometimes called exergames, are marketed as a way to turn screen time into physical activity time. These games can be a good option for increasing activity time in youth, but they have their limits.

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How does physical activity support kids’ mental health and behavior?

Physical activity for kids is much more than running, jumping, and playing games. It plays a critical role in supporting children’s overall development, extending far beyond just physical health.

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How much physical activity does my child or teen need? How much is too much?

Physical activity plays a crucial role in development for children and teens, and it's important to understand how much they need each day while also protecting them from overload and burnout.

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SDSU Extension webinar helps farm families integrate childcare into planning

April 24, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a webinar to help farm families integrate childcare into their overall plans.

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Nutrition

SDSU Extension works with South Dakotans young and old, teaching them about menus that are healthy, balanced and work within the household budget.

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Healthy Families & Communities

Healthy Families & Communities focuses on improving health outcomes in rural and tribal communities by promoting healthier nutrition and physical activity behaviors, while also increasing access to nutritious foods and opportunities for physical activity.

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Summer Family Fitness Challenge

As the weather warms up and families spend more time outdoors, it’s the perfect opportunity to jump into some friendly competition and fun physical activity together!

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Fields of Growth: Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Planting Season

Despite the opportunities that come with a new planting season, it is just as important to care for your mental and physical health during this busy, stressful time of the year.

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Question Persuade Refer Training

SDSU Extension provides QPR (Question Persuade Refer) trainings to agricultural groups and rural communities interested in preventing suicide. The goal of this training is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors.

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Eighteen and a Real Adult Now

That event of becoming an adult throws some new issues at recent graduates and their families. Learn about some of the necessary medical, financial and legal paperwork they will need as they enter the next stage of their lives.