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By Adam Beam, Associated Press California lawmakers will debate on Wednesday whether to ban tackle football for children under 12, a move pushed by advocates seeking to protect kids from brain damage but opposed by coaches who warn it would cut off youths from an important source of physical activity. The bill, authored by Democratic Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, is scheduled to …

By Molly Schiff, CNBC A vast majority of children play at least one sport as they are growing up. As of 2020, 76.1% of kids ages 6 through 12 and 73.4% of kids ages 13 through 17 played a team or individual sport, according to Project Play from the Aspen Institute. But youth sports typically aren’t free. In fact, 59% of families experience financial …

By Mary L. Gavin MD, KidsHealth It’s no surprise that parents might need some help understanding what it means to eat healthily. From the MyPlate food guide to the latest food fad, it can be awfully confusing. The good news is that you don’t need a degree in nutrition to raise healthy kids. Following some basic guidelines can help you encourage your …

By Dr. Raymond Tucker | Youth sports as we remember provided us with an opportunity to become active by participating in sports and learning the rules of our favorite sport, along with sportsmanship, and the opportunity to make new friends and learn lifelong lessons have changed. Parents and coaches have taken the fun and excitement out of youth sports and …

By Matt Villano, CNN Youth sports are supposed to be fun, build character and improve fitness. In many cases, however, they’re also causing injuries, social anxiety, and mental health problems for athletes and parents alike. Author Linda Flanagan tackles this conundrum in her new book, “Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports – and Why it …

Few would question the benefits of athletic activities for young people. Many kids’ lives revolve around their favorite sport as they build skills, form friendships, and learn the value of teamwork. Competition, the goal to improve and the desire to stay on the team, often lead to intensive focus on just one sport at a young age. But is there …

By Wayne Deeker Children and adolescents tend to have more mild diseases compared to adults if they catch the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, but they are still struggling to cope with the pandemic. Curfews, closures, and lockdowns are taking their toll on their emotional wellbeing. Against a decade-long pattern of deteriorating mental health among European youths, experts warn the Covid-19 …

Boys Town Pediatrics Nutrition Affects Academic Performance Nutrition can affect children academically in a couple ways. First, an improper diet can leave your child feeling tired, affecting cognitive abilities, memory, creativity and decision-making. When pressured to focus on school subjects, your child may appear moody, cranky or just frustrated due to lack of concentration. Another problem that children without proper …

By Guadalupe X. Ayala Ayala, Ph.D., is a professor of public health at San Diego State University, director of the Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, and co-director of the SDSU HealthLINK Center for Transdisciplinary Health Disparities Research. The COVID-19 pandemic has captured the nation’s attention for more than 18 months. This is understandable given how it disrupted all of our …

By Emmy Campbell of Youth Sport Nutrition   Having young athletes playing at a high level of sport, the focus is usually on their nutrition and ensuring they’re well fuelled for their training and games. And this often comes at the expense of your own nutrition, especially when so much of your time is dedicated to driving them to and from …