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It’s a known fact that not all kids are meant to be sports superstars. However, being part of a team sport can help a child stay active, boost their self-esteem and teach them how to be a team player. While these are great benefits of sports, different children will have different interests in what they [...]
A new study found that coaches who give kids lots of playing time and avoid choosing a “best” player to lead the team tend to have more motivated team players who end up committing longer to the sport. Study author Jean Cote noted, “The big thing here is to create a climate where the players don’t [...]
They go on your feet, they should be comfortable, and (hopefully!) affordable. Add in the fact that you are shoe shopping for your children, and you can already feel the pangs of the impeding headache nearing. The fact of the matter is, what you put on your children’s feet makes a big difference in their [...]
We love what Anytime Fitness is doing this September for Childhood Obesity Month with their Coalition of Angry Kids campaign. They are taking the position that the responsibility lies with the parents! A viewpoint we share. Here is a written and video message from the Coalition of Angry Kids: Who are you calling obese? We [...]
DR. SEARS’ L.E.A.N. PROGRAMS® ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH BABY BOOT CAMP® Renowned Pediatrician Teams with Stroller-Fitness Program to Fight Obesity Epidemic SARASOTA, FL – July 27, 2010 – Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Programs announced today an exclusive partnership with Baby Boot Camp, America’s premier stroller-fitness program for moms. Under the new partnership, Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. [...]
The temperature is rising up and you’ll want to make sure that you and your child stay hydrated this spring and summer. Did you know that children get dehydrated long before they get thirsty? A child who is dehydrated is more likely to become irritable and cranky, or if they are playing sports their performance [...]
