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Understanding Growth Spurts and Performance Dips in Kids
Youth sports can be thrilling, rewarding, and full of ups and downs; both literally and figuratively. As parents ourselves, we…
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The Origin of Soccer: A Kid-Friendly Look at the World’s Game
Longtime readers and lifelong soccer fans will no doubt be aware that soccer has been the world’s most popular sport…
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Building Endurance in Young Swimmers
With summer just around the corner, it's no surprise that many parents are already thinking about the start of swim…
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First Steps: Helping Your Special Needs Child Discover a Love for Sports
For many parents, introducing one's child to sports can be a hopeful and exciting milestone. Unfortunately, there are sometimes extraneous…
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Learning the Basketball Basics and Building Teamwork
For some folks, basketball is more than just a sport; its a lifestyle. Despite all these super fans and professional…
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Getting Started in Soccer: A Parent’s Guide for Beginners – in progress
Spring is here and the grass is becoming greener by the day. Perfectly manicured, green grass fields can only mean…
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Tennis for Kids: Finding the Right Age to Start
People often refer to tennis as the "sport for a lifetime." This is not some hyperbolic terminology either, it has…
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How to Introduce Sports to Kids with Special Needs
Introducing sports to children with special needs can be a frustrating, emotional enterprise for everyone involved. That said, it can…
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How to Support Your Child Without Being Overbearing in Youth Sports
We know that youth sports are a wonderful way for children to stay active, make friends, and build confidence. At…
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Building Bridges: Encouraging Sibling Involvement in Adaptive Sports
When it comes to young children, sports can be a powerful tool for building connections, boosting confidence, and promoting physical,…