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Preventing Injuries in Middle School Sports: What Every Parent Should Know
Middle school is a pretty perilous time for a kid—though that is usually because of the social pitfalls and emotional…
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Exploring Opportunities in High School and College Cheerleading
Pom-poms, bright smiles, and catchy chants; that's what cheerleading means to a lot of people in the United States. In…
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Balancing Acts: The Dual Nature of Youth Gymnastics
With winter just around the corner, parents all over the United States are looking for ways to keep their kids…
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Baseball Basics: America’s Pastime and Why It Still Matters to Kids
Though the years have seen baseball slowly wane in national popularity, there are still many Americans who see it fondly…
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From Skates to Skis: Helping Your Child Start Winter Sports
Fall is in full swing by now and as the seasons pass from one to the next, we must remember…
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The Role of Mental Health in High School Sports Success
When we think about the challenges that our children might face in youth sports, most parents worry about the physical…
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What to Do When Sports Programs Aren’t Inclusive Enough
Over the years since the site's inception, we have celebrated sports as a means of bringing children together in a…
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Martial Arts for Kids and Teens: Building Confidence, Discipline, and Strength
With the fall sports season upon us, most parents are of a mind to take advantage of the last bits…
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Fall Sports for Every Age: Choosing the Right Fit from Childhood to High School
Fall is nearly upon us. The air is getting colder, the leaves are beginning to turn, and the first day…
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Nutrition for Kid and Teen Athletes: Fueling Performance During Adolescence
In this day and age, parents of young children are taught the value of nutrition from the very beginning. From…