October is Sports Nutrition Month
Many of our friends have been asking us to continue the special sports months that we ran in April, May and June.* It seems that our readers love to read the perspectives and opinions, ideas and...
View ArticleBoys, Girls and Locker Rooms
As more girls are earning spots on squirt and pee wee teams the issue of locker room protocols is starting to rise to the surface. USA Hockey has recommended protocols, Minnesota Hockey has a slightly...
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Traumatic Brain Injury in Kids and Teens Can Impact School Performance
With more kids suffering traumatic brain injury (TBI) than ever before and the fall sports season in high gear, parents should know and watch for concussion warning signs in kids and monitor their...
View ArticleGiving Back as a Family
The sport of soccer has given our family so much over the years. When I actually look back at the 35 years I have been married soccer has always been part of our daily lives. From my college...
View ArticleExtending Body Checking Ban To Age 14 and Stricter Rules Enforcement: The...
Just a couple years ago USA Hockey banned body checking at the Pee Wee (12 and under) level, based in part on evidence that the risks of concussion and other serious injury resulting from body...
View ArticlePutting All Your Eggs In the Hockey Basket: A Recipe For Success Or Failure?
When is enough, enough? This is a question parents should be asking themselves as their kids go through the programs in search of the elusive scholarship and maybe a shot at a professional career. Yet...
View ArticleConcussions in Hockey: A Dark Cloud Hanging Over the Sport With A Simple...
January 19th was a great day for ice hockey in North America with the return of the NHL, and especially in my state, which celebrated our annual "Hockey Day in Minnesota." Today, two high school...
View ArticleFirst National Action Plan For Sports Safety Issued
The Youth Sports Safety Alliance, composed of more than 100 organizations (including MomsTEAM) committed to keeping young athletes safe , has launched the first-ever "National Action Plan for Sports...
View ArticleHeat Illnesses: Basic Information
Types of Heat Illnesses Athletes who exercise in hot or humid weather are prone to heat illnesses: read more
View ArticleParents: Have The Courage to Say No to More Sports
Youth sports parents, especially moms, seem to have a hard time summoning up the courage to say no to their kids when it comes to more sports. The fact is that sometimes the best thing a parent can...
View ArticleConcussion Evaluation, Management, Return To Play Different For Younger...
The most recent international consensus statement on sport-related concussions ("Zurich consensus statement") (1) identifies several important differences in the way concussions are diagnosed and...
View ArticleWhy Tougher Rules for Dangerous Hits in High School Hockey Will Not Work
As I watch the Stanley Cup playoffs I am reminded each spring about the ever-changing rules in hockey: One set for the regular season, and one set for playoffs. Or should I say one rule book and two...
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Return-to-School Tips: Regular Check-Up with Pediatrician Tops List
As summer winds to a close and parents prepare their children to return to a regular routine of packed lunches and homework, it is important for parents to take steps to ease anxiety, keep kids...
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Head Hits During Practice Can Be Safely Reduced in Youth Football, Study...
Less contact during practice could mean a lot less exposure to head injuries among young football players and the kind of repetitive subconcussive blows that some researchers suggest can lead to...
View ArticleIs Education Enough in the Battle Against Concussions?
The growing knowledge and awareness about concussions in contact sports has brought this important issue to the forefront of these games. From youth all the way through professional levels brain...
View ArticleSelf-Awareness Is Critical To Successful Sports Parenting, Says Author of New...
Do you possess sports parenting self-awareness? Have you considered how you appear to your child if you look upset, disappointed, or angry at their games? If not, it's time you do. Being mindful of...
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Improving Football Safety: Is It Up To Parents?
Now that the concussion lawsuit filed by retired National Football League players has apparently been settled (remember: the judge still has to give her approval), it's time to focus on the upcoming...
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Foot and Ankle Pain: Can Treating At Home Work?
Achy feet are a common problem, especially among athletes and anyone who spends a lot of time on their toes. However, there is a fine line between tired feet and a minor injury, and it is important to...
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Making Youth Sports Safer: Moms Have The Power!
Another high school football player dies after a head on head collision. A young ilfe cut short way to soon. A tragedy for sure. Education, better coaching, and impact devices in helmets can only do...
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Concussion Identification and Removal from Play: It's All About the "Five E's"
To minimize the risk of delayed recovery from concussion, long-term injury, or, in rare instances, catastrophic injury or death, it is critical that athletes suspected of having sustained a concussion...
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