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Where Did Gymnastics Come From? A Parent’s Guide to the Sport’s Roots
We have all marveled at the acrobatic feats of Olympic gymnasts. We have seen them do incredible things, movements that…
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Dealing with Sports Anxiety in Kids with Special Needs
Playing sports with one's peers can be an important part of a child's development. Team sports and really, youth sports…
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Teaching Good Sportsmanship from Day One: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Respectful Young Athletes
We all know that children benefit a great deal from playing sports. From the very first time they pick up…
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Coaching Tips for Parents of Children with Autism: Creating Supportive and Successful Sports Experiences
Youth sports offers children from all walks of life, a myriad of opportunities for physical activity, social connection, and emotional…
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Skateboarding Safety: What Parents of Sidewalk Surfers Should Know
Over the last half-a-century (seems an awful long time, doesn't it?) skateboarding has transformed from a fringe pastime for troublesome…
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What to Do When Sports Programs Aren’t Inclusive Enough
As parents, we want nothing more than to see our children thrive. It doesn't matter whether that success comes in…
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Celebrating Milestones in Adaptive Athletics
In the modern age, adaptive athletic programs are giving disenfranchised young players a real shot at playing sports with their…
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Dance as Sport: Exploring Competitive Dance for Young Athletes
When we think about youth sports, we often imagine Little League, soccer, or Pee Wee hockey; but sports have come…
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The Evolution of Women in Youth Sports
Given the current state of professional sports, its hard to believe that there was once a time when women did…
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Nutrition Tips for Active Kids
At Cultured Athlete, we have often waxed philosophically on the benefits of hydration when it comes to youth sports. Children…