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No More Headers in Youth Soccer

In response to our growing body of knowledge regarding kid’s sports and the dangers of concussions and traumatic head injuries, officials who regulate the rules for youth soccer in the UK have enacted a new regulation. Children under the age…
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Hyper-Sexualized Dance

In wake of the controversy following this year’s hyper-sexualized Super Bowl halftime dance show, I read an article written by Mary Bawden, of the organization Dance Awareness: No child exploited. Bawden loves dance and says that watching a child explore…
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Sports Parenting

When I was a boy and playing little league baseball with my dad as the coach, I accumulated many great memories. But there are some troubling memories as well. One of those memories that left a strong and lasting impression…
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“We are living in a time of anxiety. I think it’s a direct result of social media. A lot of players are unhappy.” – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, addressing the mental health status of players in the league, at a…
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