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…
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Nearly 60% of families say youth sports are a ‘financial strain’—3 ways to budget for them.
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…
Kids and Food: 10 Tips for Parents
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,…
The Goal of Youth Sports is Changing
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,…
How parents can keep youth sports fun for kids
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…
Intensive Participation in a Single Sport: Good or Bad for Kids?
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…
The Covid generation: the effects of the pandemic on youth mental health
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…
Nutrition Impacts Performance
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,…
Opinion: Childhood obesity is a threat to our children and the nation itself
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…
Why Nutrition is so Important to Parents
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…