At Home Family Health & Fitness

From virtual camp to badminton and crafts, here's how to keep the kids busy this summer. 

14 fail-proof Fourth of July activities for kids 

Scholastic's Summer Read-a-Palooza can motivate children to get lost in books even when school isn't in session 

TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, PhD, is here to help parents navigate their young athletes return to youth sports after COVID-19. 

What you need to know so that your budding athlete always feels like a winner. 

Though some parks and recreational areas remain closed due to the global pandemic, you can still switch your indoor activities into outdoor experiences. 

Coaches and experts around the U.S. weigh in on how you can support your athletes when in-person practices and games aren’t happening due to Covid-19 

The coronavirus pandemic is impacting student-athletes beyond their ability to remain active; it is also affecting their mental health as uncertain continues around when they will be able to practice and compete again. 

You are not alone. Parents, coaches, players and fans everywhere are missing youth sports. 

College coaches look for more than just athletic ability and academics when evaluating prospects; they care about potential recruits’ coachability and character, too. 

Your child’s snacking mood may vary, but you can always maintain healthy snacking habits 

When sports finally return, you’ll want to be ready. What does “being ready” mean? 

Some days are definitely better than others for parents at home with young athletes 

Parents are always wondering: how do I get my kids to move more and stop sitting all day in front of laptops, phones and televisions? 

As a coach, learn how you can help your youth sports athletes reduce anxiety to make game day as good as a practice, for a more mentally prepared team. 

Being stuck indoors due to the Coronavirus outbreak means you need a bit of imagination to practice and stay game-ready for when the time comes and sports are back 

Help prevent sports injuries in kids by paying attention to their recovery—and avoiding specializing in one activity too early. 

As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on team snack duty at some point. Here are a few foods to avoid bringing & what to bring instead. 

The who, why, and how for youth strength and conditioning written by a licensed health professional that specializes in sports orthopedics. 

TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, PhD, is here to help parents navigate their young athletes return to youth sports after COVID-19. 

Here is how parents and coaches of young athletes can help develop a body positive image culture in your youth sports team. 

Athletes can struggle with body image issues, and it’s important for parents & coaches to understand the different ways that those issues can be triggered. 

Here are ways your young athlete can make the most out of a plant-based diet to achieve a competitive edge and improve their overall health. 

As a coach, learn how you can help your youth sports athletes reduce anxiety to make game day as good as a practice, for a more mentally prepared team. 

Here are five strategies to help young athletes learn how to manage performance and social anxiety for long-term mental wellness. 

Current events have required changes in our routines and cancellations of events and activities 

What your athlete eats after exercise is just as important as what they eat beforehand.Here are five strategies to guide your athlete on what and when they need to eat to properly replenish after practice. 

Teachers, administrators and parents are learning things on the fly in the new world of online education