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Jump to 2013 Archives Articles of the Month: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
January
Here is a great research-based article on why SBFitKidz believes that children should "Specialize in Experiencing Everything" instead of early specialization in one sport. (Click here for complete article)
February
The Key To Sportsmanship by Andra Wilson (Click HERE for article)
March
Young athletes need right fuel to perform well
(By Colleen Diskin, Staff Writer for The Record)
Your 10-year-old daughter is facing a long day of soccer camp outside in the heat, but she isn't hungry for anything more than a banana or a half-piece of toast… (click here for your complete article)
April
Many small kids lack outdoor time with parents:
study SOURCE: bit.ly/pD1ZHL
Reporting from New York by Genevra Pittman at Reuters Health; editing by Elaine Lies and Bob Tourtellotte)
(Reuters) - Roughly half of preschoolers don't spend time playing outside with a parent each day, despite the fact that outdoor play has been tied to a host of benefits for young children, including avoiding childhood obesity, a recent U.S. survey found. (click here for your complete article)
May
Kids more likely to be active if their friends are
(CBS News) Letting your child hang out with his or her friends may provide more than emotional benefits: It could also boost your kid's health. (click here for complete article)
June
Have A Fun and Active Summer!
By Kid's Doctor
With another school year wrapped up, many kids are looking forward to summer and lots of free time. You might think summer is when kids are more likely to drop a few pounds. (click here for complete article)
July
Teens Who Play on Multiple Sports Teams Less Likely to be Obese
By Jennifer Warner WebMD Health (click here for complete article)
August
Adolescents Who Have More Than Four Meals a Day Are Thinner
ScienceDaily (June 20, 2012) (click here for complete article)
September
Parents Key to Whether Kids Get Enough Exercise, Studies Find
HealthDay News (July 5, 2012), click here for complete article.
October
Promoting Positive Body Image
Source: www.eatright.org/kids
Body image is how we feel about our bodies. Whatever their size or
weight, children can develop either a positive or negative view of
their bodies. (click here for
complete article)
November
Teen Nutrition for Fall Sports
Author: Christine Rosenbloom Source: www.eatright.org/kids
Your teen athlete needs power for quick, strong moves, and endurance
for practices and games. (click
here for complete article)