Sports and Your Kids

Organized sports are a part of the American culture from football to baseball to basketball. Our children enjoy a variety of social and health benefits from participating in organized sports and we encourage parents to get active with their children and maintain those high levels of activity in order to combat the danger of childhood obesity – but it’s important to understand that you need to balance that encouragement with a healthy dose of practicality. There is a great deal of pressure put on children to succeed in sports by their parents, their coaches and their peers. The emphasis is … Continue reading

Nine Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries

Whether the athlete in question is yourself or your child, check out these tips for preventing sports injuries! Don’t skimp on the gear. Look for (and spend your money on) protective gear that fits well. Ask someone at the sporting goods store to help make sure everything fits properly. Talk to your coach or teammates about the proper way to wear a helmet or mouth guard to prevent injury. Make sure your child understands the importance of protective gear! Speaking of helmets, you should be wearing one any time you are playing a contact sport or doing anything on wheels … Continue reading