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Lead Pediatricians Weigh in on Just How Safe Kids' Sports Can Be During the Pandemic

by Maressa Brown

September 21, 2020

As parents and kids grapple with a variety of back-to-school challenges, the American Academy of Pediatrics is sharing their…
7 Ways to Exercise at Home With a Toddler or Preschooler

by Maressa Brown

September 17, 2020

At home with a rambunctious toddler or preschooler? Here's how to exercise in a way that gets your heart pumping and helps run…
Sports for Kids: How to Raise a Sporty Kid

by Alyssa Shaffer and Erin Zammett Ruddy

July 01, 2020

You don't need to be a jock to have an athlete in the family. If you start early and keep it playful, your child will stay…
5 Things Parents Can Do to Protect Sporty Kids From Injuries

by Erin Strout

June 30, 2020

Help prevent sports injuries in kids by paying attention to their recovery—and avoiding specializing in one activity too early.
Six Metaphors to Help Explain ‘Black Lives Matter’—In Terms Simple Enough for a Child

by Maressa Brown

June 29, 2020

Looking for a way to explain the difference between "Black Lives Matter" and "All Lives Matter"? Try one of these six metaphors
Parents are Holding Their Kids Back in School to Make Them More Competitive Athletes

by Sima Bernstein, Ed.D. and Louis Z. Kern

June 27, 2020

In hopes of turning their kids into exceptional athletes, parents across the country are reclassifying them, or having their…
The Importance of (Multiple) Sports: Stop Specializing In Sports So Early

by David Sparrow

June 21, 2020

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) recently held an event with the purpose of raising awareness about the importance…
The Secret to Raising a Happy, Confident Girl

by Kristyn Kusek Lewis

June 20, 2020

This is how to help your daughter become her best, well-rounded self in spite of it all.
Teach Your Child to Love a Sport

by Cynthia Hanson

June 18, 2020

What you need to know so that your budding athlete always feels like a winner.
We Need to Stop Pressuring Kids to Be the Best at Their Sport

by Angela Anagnost-Repke

June 01, 2020

As a parent, we want our kids to be the best they can be. But when it comes to youth sports, putting too much pressure on them…

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