Bone health starts early on, when kids are in the bone-building years - so it's just as important to get the right nutrients while young as it is while older. And it's not just getting enough calcium that helps. Vitamin D - found in fatty fish, eggs, and fortified foods, and also known as the "sunshine vitamin" because 15 minutes of unprotected sun a day also provides the body with sun - aids in calcium absorption. And if your kids are lactose-intolerant and can't drink milk, they may still be able to enjoy another source of calcium, such as yogurt or cheese, or non-dairy sources such as spinach and broccoli.
Another big factor is weight-baring exercise - physically activity that uses the body's own weight, or weightlifting. For kids, you can turn this into games, like frog hops, jumping jacks, and single-leg hopping.
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