Pre-Game Meals: What Should Kids Eat?
Proper fueling before a game or practice is essential for a child's performance and energy levels. A pre-game meal should be rich in complex...
The Importance of Hydration in Youth Sports
Children are more susceptible to heat exhaustion and dehydration than adults because their bodies don't regulate temperature as efficiently....
Post-Game Recovery: Refueling the Right Way
After a strenuous game, a child's muscles are depleted of energy and need repair. The post-game recovery meal is just as important as the pr...
Concussion Awareness and Prevention
Head injuries are a serious concern in youth sports, particularly in contact sports like football and soccer. Parents and coaches must be ed...
Why Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs are Non-Negotiable
Many kids want to jump straight into the game, skipping the warm-up. However, cold muscles are much more prone to tears and sprains. A dynam...
Avoiding Junk Food Traps at Sporting Events
Youth sporting events are often surrounded by concession stands selling hot dogs, nachos, and sugary sodas. Relying on these foods can negat...
The Risks of Early Sports Specialization
There is a growing trend of children focusing intensely on a single sport year-round from a very young age. This early specialization dramat...
Proper Footwear: Protecting Growing Feet
Children's feet are still developing, and wearing the wrong shoes during sports can cause long-term damage, including heel pain (Sever's dis...
Recognizing the Signs of Overtraining in Kids
More is not always better. When children train too much without adequate rest, they suffer from burnout and overtraining syndrome. Signs inc...
Sports Supplements and Energy Drinks: A Warning
With clever marketing, many teens and pre-teens are turning to energy drinks, pre-workouts, and protein powders. Pediatricians strongly advi...