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Child athletes often require better eating habits. Just as your athletic child needs to practice his or her sport on a regular basis, he or she also needs to practice good eating habits. Because your athletic child’s body is being physically challenged at a rate above that of a normal child, parents are wise to become as knowledgeable to help meet the nutritional needs required to keep the athlete healthy.

The old adage that claims, “The family that eat together, stays together,” is even more important now. Family meals are not only a time to make sure your young athlete is eating the “right foods,” but it’s an important time for communication, bounding, sharing and feeling a part of… Continue Reading

Hockey practice- 5:30 a.m. Cramming for a final exam- 7:00 a.m. Presenting a science power point assignment- 8:45 a.m. Joining the advance geometry study group- 10:25 a.m. Lunch with 800 other students- 11:45 a.m. Auditioning for the select choir- 12:30 p.m. Reporting cell phone stolen- 1:25 p.m. Missing English class- 2:15 p.m. Hockey endurance training- 2:45 p.m. Meet with boyfriend- 5:00 p.m. Miss super- 6:00 p.m. Piano lesson- 7:00 p.m. Homework 8:30 p.m. Instant messaging time with friends- 10:45 p.m. Bedtime- 12:30 a.m. Hockey practice- 5:30 a.m. and, here we go again!

Jeanne Sather, author of this article, challenges many of us parents to take a good look at… Continue Reading

It only makes sense… the more one uses the same pencil over and over, the more it wears down. Our human body does the same thing; it wears down. There is a difference, however, between the body use and pencil use. When given an appropriate period of rest the human body most often regenerates and restores to its original form. Author, Tim Kauppinen drives home the point that overuse of body parts, especially occurring with our young athletes today, can cause harm and sometimes, permanent injury. Kauppin’s article shares some realistic stories that parents need to react to in regards to our children’s physical development.

“My son wrestled since he was in grade school. Now he is in high… Continue Reading

No parent ever wanted to get their child involved in sports so that he or she could become the center piece of the game. Parenting child development experts like Dr. Anthony Fiore, author of this article, encourage parents to stay in control of their emotions before, during and after the event. Being an overly involved parent, one that allows his or her emotions to play through the child or child’s activity can be unhealthy for both the parent and the child. Being in control means being supportive of your child, the team, coach and yes, the referees!

Pennsylvania — A parent body slammed a high school referee after he ordered the man’s wife out of the gym for allegedly yelling obscenities… Continue Reading

 Ensuring Sports Safety On and Off the Playing Field

The Athletic Trainers Association published this article in August, 2007 as a guide for coaches, players and parents to follow as safety measure to keep our children sports ready and safe.

“Only 42 percent of secondary schools have access to athletic trainers,” said NATA President Chuck Kimmel, ATC. “Since athletic trainers are often the first responders when an athlete goes down on the playing field, and they help to prevent and rehabilitate injuries, it is critical to establish guidelines to keep our young athletes safe and in good physical shape.”

“Schools and sports teams should always have an emergency plan in place and implement a comprehensive athletic health care program including injury prevention, education and treatment,” said Brian Robinson… Continue Reading