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Do Ankle Braces Matter for Youth Athletes?
Ankle braces are a common sight in youth sports, specifically basketball, but many coaches and parents still wonder when they’re truly necessary and effective. According to Dennis Coonan, athletic trainer...
Why Every Coach Should Have A First-Aid Kit
Coaches are often the first line of response when injuries happen during practice or games. Having a well-organized, sport-specific first-aid kit can make all the difference in managing minor injuries...
Helping Kids Navigate Food Noise and Healthy Eating
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...
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...
¿Cómo estirar correctamente un músculo lesionado?
Los estiramientos pueden ayudar a los jóvenes deportistas a curar el músculo recién lesionado, ayudándoles a volver antes al juego. Sin embargo, estirar demasiado, o en el momento equivocado, puede causar más...
Bebidas energéticas: ¿De verdad quieres "desatar a la bestia"?
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...