At Home Family Health & Fitness

When your athlete is recovering from a sports injury that’s keeping them from taking part in practice and play, proper nutrition becomes more critical than ever 

Find a windowless wall (like your garage door), chalk a line the height of a net on it, and get practicing 

With some of our favorite traditional summer activities cancelled or modified, try any of these 47 tips to entertain any kids bored at home 

As the country continues to get back into youth sports in a variety of ways, it’s important to remember that it IS summertime 

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? 

Here’s what Dr. Michele LaBotz, sports medicine physician, wants parents to know when it's time for your child's annual sports physical 

The shoulder is a pretty amazing set of joints that allows for a complex range of movements. While there are many possible causes of shoulder pain, there are three main issues that tend to be seen in young athletes. 

TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, explains what you need to know to pick or make a flavored water that’s healthier for your athlete. 

TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, has six simple tips about when and how to help your child incorporate electrolytes. 

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. 

As pools reopen and training begins in earnest, one thing that will likely change is access to food and fluids 

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. 

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