Advocating for your child is one of the most important roles a parent or caregiver can take on, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. From healthcare visits to...
Healthy Eating and Snacking for Kids
With so much information about what kids should eat, it can be hard for parents and coaches to know what actually matters. From choosing balanced snacks to encouraging healthy habits...
More Than Medals
The Winter Olympics are about incredible athletic feats, but the lessons that resonate longest come from the mindset behind the performance. From resilience in the face of setbacks to honest...
Going Beyond the Court
By now, we all know the phrase: mental health matters. And it truly does. But how we strengthen our mental health looks different for everyone. This Competitive League season, we...
Announcing: Blue Sky All-Star Park
Gold Crown Foundation is proud to announce a new four-year partnership with Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, a trusted, locally owned Denver company that has served Colorado families...
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...