Parents often notice their children asking about food, thinking about food or seeking snacks. But sometimes these thoughts become so persistent that they begin to affect daily life. To help...
Author: Meghan Overton
Raising Responsible Kids Starts at Home
Teaching responsibility doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a skill kids build through practice, modeling and support. To help parents and caregivers understand what responsibility looks like at different ages, Children’s Hospital...
I Feel Hopeless, Now What?
Mental Health America has focused on "supporting young minds" and reaching youth where they are at. So often, we hear about the pressures and stressors that kids have, but we...
The Hidden Pressure of Perfectionism in Kids
We all want our kids to do their best. But, what happens when “doing their best” turns into never feeling good enough? For many children and teens, perfectionism can blur...
Training Seasons for Youth Athletes
Authored by Robert Hulstrom BS, CSCS, USAW Level 1 For young athletes, training hard isn’t the only goal; training smart is what truly builds long-term success. Youth sports today are...
How Do You Properly Stretch An Injured Muscle?
Stretching can help young athletes heal their newly injured muscle, helping them get back in the game sooner. However, stretching too much, or at the wrong time, can cause further...
Energy Drinks: Do You Really Want to “Unleash the Beast?”
From Red Bull and Monster to Celsius and Rockstar, energy drinks have become household names, especially among teens. Their popularity keeps rising, but it raises an important question: are these...
Understanding the 4 Types of Parenting Styles
Parenting comes with countless decisions, challenges, and moments of doubt. While every caregiver approaches parenting differently, experts recognize four main styles that can shape a child’s emotional growth, behavior, and...
Career Pathways: Opening Doors, Building Futures
This year, our Career Pathways program gave 22 high school students from nine different metro Denver schools the opportunity to explore careers, gain real-world skills, and get paid for their work....
What To Do When Bullying Goes Digital
In today’s hyper-connected world, our kids’ social lives extend far beyond the school day, and unfortunately, so can bullying. What once happened in hallways or on playgrounds now follows them...
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