Let’s Play! Youth Sports in Your Community
Whether you want your child to develop better teamwork skills, exercise regularly or just make some new friends, youth sports does it all. And...
Coaches and Minor Athlete Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
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
Parents do their best to be prepared for difficult conversations with their children. But what if a child chooses to disclose abuse or neglect...
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...
Wellness Is Winning: Creating Positive Environments in Sports
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...
What Parents Should Bring to the Field
Kids train hard to be prepared for their games, but parents have to be prepared, too. Before your junior star’s next game day, be...
Teen Workout: Planet Fitness
https://youtu.be/a0orlaG6VRo
Theodore "Teddy" Savage, national lead trainer for Planet Fitness (PF), and his nephew, Miles, demonstrate in the above video an easy at-home fitness routine...
Nutritional Whole Grain Boost: Game Day Snack
Nutritious eating, including smarter snacking, is an important way to protect your heart and maintain overall health and wellness. While many people understand the...
The Benefits of Yoga for Kids
When we think about yoga, most of us conjure up a mental image of a sleek studio with natural lighting, evenly spaced mats on...
What Frederick’s Success in Youth Sports Says About the Importance of Community
“Frederick is SPECIAL,” reads a note from Chris Jenkins, general manager of the city’s brand-new minor league basketball squad, The Flying Cows, when asked...
