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How Title IX Changed Youth Sports Forever
Parents who are new or slightly unfamiliar with youth sports, might be wondering what Title IX has to do with…
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Building Hand-Eye Coordination with Beginner Tennis Drills
When it comes to sports, we often discuss the broader picture. We talk about sports categories, specific sports modalities, or…
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Martial Arts for Kids: Skill, Safety, and Discipline All-In-One
For many parents....and children, martial arts is an adventurous culmination of high-flying kicks, intense, emotional tournaments, and dramatic sparring scenes…
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Inclusive PE: What Parents Can Advocate for in School Programs
Most of us are of two minds when it comes to gym class. One camp has fond memories of physical…
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Flag Football vs. Tackle Football: Which One is Safe?
If the Super Bowl is any indication, Americans are pretty obsessed with football. Though not explicitly labeled as "America’s favorite…
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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…