Headshot of Amy Goldsmith, sports nutritionist and owner of Kindred Nutrition & Kinetics in Frederick

Ask the Expert: Proper Diets for Young Athletes in Frederick

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Being an athlete isn’t just about getting proper exercise — it’s about eating right. Children who play sports or are otherwise physically active may...

Do’s and Don’ts: What to Say to Your Young Athlete

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Participating in youth sports can be incredibly beneficial for kids, but when parents place a lot of pressure on their young athletes, they can...

Growing a Social Circle Is Natural: Here’s How to Support Your Child as They...

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Part of the healthy development of kids is the expansion of their social circle. Each stage brings new social atmospheres, from joining a sports...

Coaches and Minor Athlete Safety: What Every Parent Should Know

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Keeping children safe and helping them learn and grow are goals that should be shared by parents and coaches alike. While this is usually...

A Child Discloses Abuse: Here’s How to Respond

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Parents do their best to be prepared for difficult conversations with their children. But what if a child chooses to disclose abuse or neglect...

No Summer Slump: How Teens can Stay Active During Summer Vacation

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With school out and summer in full swing, there’s more time than ever for teenagers to get outside and exercise. But for many teens,...

Back to School: Sports Stories for Young Athletes

As kids head back to school, one extracurricular many look forward to is school sports. These books offer relatable sport stories for young athletes...

Rolling Into Athletics

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When Maddie Wilson was 4 years old, her parents took her to watch the Boston Marathon. When she saw the wheelchair racers zoom past,...

Wellness Is Winning: Creating Positive Environments in Sports

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By Ju’Riese Colón, CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSport Wellness and sports are meant to go hand in hand, but it’s important for parents and guardians...
Students from Thomas S. Wootton High School, located in Rockville, participate in marching band.

What Marching Band Does for Kids

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The American marching band, a renowned descendant of the larger world’s historic battlefield and military bands, is an iconic member of the country’s performing...