October is Bullying Prevention Month and there are a lot of resources available online (see: Bullying 101 and Prevention Tips) about the topic, but there are few resources available...
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Growing Up Plugged In
No matter where you are the chances of seeing someone on their phone are pretty high these days, and it's not just kids. Adults are just as guilty of...
Bullying 101 and Prevention Tips
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and bullying was in the news again this week after a 16-year-old boy took his own life because his peers posted private text...
Energy Drinks: Do You Really Want to “Unleash the Beast?”
Can you name some of the most popular brands of energy drinks off the top of your head? Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, Nos, Starbucks, etc. Even Coca-Cola announced this...
How to Help Kids Stress Less
Stress is a normal part of life. Sometimes stress can be a good thing, but too much can lead to other issues. So how do we help keep stress...
Concussion Facts for Families with Young Athletes
Receiving the proper treatment for a concussion is particularly crucial for young athletes. Their brains are still developing and putting them back on the court or field before they...
The Truth About Teens and Vaping
Turn on the news tonight or tomorrow and you'll undoubtedly see a story about vaping and teenagers. It's the hottest topic across the nation right now and at least...
11 Stretches for Athletes
Stretching is such an important part of warm-ups, but too often players take that part of the pregame for granted. To reduce the risk of injury, athletes should stretch...
Mental Health for Kids
Youth mental health is a hot topic right now, but there are still a lot of questions parents have about the subject. If you have generic questions about mental...
11 Ways to Get Your Kids to Drink More Water
Young athletes need to stay hydrated throughout the day, not just during physical activity, but that can prove to be a challenge. Our partners at Children's Hospital Colorado have...