When you lead by example, you are encouraging others to follow in your footsteps and inspiring them that they CAN do it. The same is true in parenting. Showing your...
Category: Healthy Habits
A Parent’s Guide to Tiktok
Does your teen have a cell phone? Chances are, if they do they are familiar with TikTok, an app that is often in the headlines and not always for good...
Guest Blog: Safe Gun Storage Saves Lives
Thinking and acting on what is in the best interest of kids is one of Gold Crown Foundation’s core principles. Sometimes that means going beyond their physical and mental health...
How To Advocate For Your Child
Whether it’s at the hospital or in school, parents must sometimes speak up for their children. Advocating for your child ensures that their needs are met and protects their physical,...
Sleep for Student Athletes Impacts Performance
Did you know that sleep (or lack of) can impact injury risk and recovery time in a young athlete? Did you also know that only 20% of teens get the...
11 Ways to Get Your Kids to Drink More Water
Summertime is here, making hydration more crucial than ever. With all the fun activities, drinking water might not be top of mind for your child. Thankfully, our partners at Children's...
Are Supplements Safe?
Supplements promise to make young athletes faster, leaner, stronger and healthier. But what do we really know about that promise when it comes to the safety and efficacy of supplements?...
Bullying 101 and Prevention Tips
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and unfortunately is still a prevalent issue with today's youth. Similar to other issues, research shows that you can stop bullying over time when...
Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiency: What You Need to Know
Remember the ads several years ago that had famous athletes drinking milk and were left with the famous milk mustache? At the time, it might have seemed silly that an...
Sports Dehydration Safety Tips
The summer heat is hard to beat! It is essential to stay hydrated on a daily basis, but especially in the summer and even more so when your spending extended...