Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif., Shop Talk Column.

Byline: Maria Zate

Oct. 2--Thirty years ago, it was common for kids to ride their bikes on the streets or play outside largely unsupervised.

But times have changed. Safety threats have forced many tots indoors, and video and computer games have replaced sandboxes and parks as the go-to for entertainment.

What's a parent to do these days when it comes to finding opportunities for kids to have social interaction as well as keeping fit? Join a gym, of course.

"Many parents are now leery to take their kids to the park to play," said Jennifer Caesar, owner of the newly opened My Gym in Santa Barbara, a fitness center for kids from 3 months to 9…