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"Bad Acts" in Youth Sports: 2nd Quarter 2008 Edition

A listing of some of the worst displays of sportsmanship in youth sports.

The Research Behind Chest Protectors: Has it been worth the money spent yet?

Where sports are concerned, our inner need to protect our kids can sometimes be at odds with our desire to allow our kids to spread their wings.  While most sports are safe with proper equipment and coaching, there are always risks involved, especially with contact sports. The question is, how safe is some of the specialized equipment our kids are asked to use, such as chest protectors? 

Should sportsman(woman)ship be scored??

My 13 year old daughter’s overnight camp has an Olympic-like competition each summer called College League. Many overnight

Ellen Reminds Us of The Good In Sports

A couple week's ago, I caught an episode of Ellen with my daughter that had an unusually inspiring story involving college softball players.  One of the players, Sara Tucholsky, tore her ACL after hitting a home run and fell to the ground in incredible pain. By league rules, her teammates could not touch her until the inning was over or she would be out. The opposing team’s firstbase player asked the umpire if she and another of her teammates could

What's The Right Amount of Sports For Your Child?

Your child loves sports but is he or she getting the right amount? There is a "right" amount and, while it differs for each child, it always has one feature in common: there is time reserved for free play and other activities.

Riding A Bike: Safety and Developmental Issues for Parents

Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage in childhood but not all kids learn at the same pace and many parents find the process mystifying. There are many safety issues to consider but the biggest hurdles are developmental. Here are some tips and concepts to help you help your child master this age-old

Daily Fitness Game Plan for Your Entire Family

In addition to the heart-healthy benefits of exercise, active kids and
adults are usually more energetic and happier than those not as active.
Use the University of Missouri  "Children's Activity Pyramid"  to see what kids need each day.

"Bad Acts" in Youth Sports: 1st Quarter 2008 Edition

The January to March, 2008 period saw a continuation of bad behavior (a/k/a "bad acts") in youth sports. Here are just six examples.

Muscle and Joint Pain Relief

Brooke de Lench, athlete, author and founder of MomsTeam, talks about Boiron's Arnicare line.

This Just In: Our Kids Are Really Not That Fit!

If you ask parents if their kids are fit, most will say “yes”. If you ask kids if they are fit, most think they are. A new study out tomorrow in JAMA rocks those perceptions to the core with quite a reality check. (JAMA. 2008;300[3]:295-305.)

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