Sports Schedules: Is There a Safer Peak Number of Hours Per Week?

Sports Schedules: Is There a Safer Peak Number of Hours Per Week?

Wondering if your child’s sports schedules are putting them at risk for overuse injuries? Have an injured child and thinking that too much sport activity may have been a cause? Feeling overwhelmed as a sports parent and want to know when to say stop to all those...
Martial Arts: Focus on Safety for Children

Martial Arts: Focus on Safety for Children

There are many types of  martial arts, and children can get many benefits from participation.Kids can build their strength, balance and flexibility. They can also build confidence and self-esteem.With several good things going for the martial arts, parents...
Iron, Ferritin, and What Athletes Should Know

Iron, Ferritin, and What Athletes Should Know

Could low iron levels explain why you are struggling to finish hard workouts?Is there a ferritin level that will make your run faster?Unsure about how to answer these questions?Not even certain what the term ferritin means?No worries- click on the above...
Summer Camps: Maximizing Memories for Sports and Intensives

Summer Camps: Maximizing Memories for Sports and Intensives

Making plans for your child to attend summer camps for sports or a summer dance intensive?Many kids take the “Summertime, and the living is easy” route from a popular song.No worries about school, homework, projects or tests.Several other ...