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Black Athletes Who Changed the Game—Starting as Kids
Here at Cultured Athlete, we pride ourselves on providing practical and pragmatic advice for parents looking to get their children…
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Sensory-Friendly Sports Programs Parents Should Know About
For most kids, joining their first sports team is something of a rite of passage. Even if that child doesn't…
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Rock Climbing as a Youth Sport: Building Strength and Confidence
Most of us think about youth sports in terms of baseball diamonds, soccer fields, swimming pools, and padded gymnasiums, but…
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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…