Are You Ready For Some Football? Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we're excited to get things back to normal with families getting together again this year. If you've got little ones at home and haven't started a football tradition yet, this may be the perfect year to start an Annual Turkey Bowl! What is a Turkey Bowl? Turkey Bowl is a game of flag football played every year on or around Thanksgiving morning. It's usually not super competitive, but just a fun way for families to get active before having a gluttonous day of eating and sitting the rest of the day. It's also a great way to get kids interested in Football. Young kids don't typically enjoy...
Getting your children to be more physically active can be a challenge. Sometimes they just want to sit around and watch TV or play video games, but there are things you can do to encourage them in their physical activity! Here are 4 ways that will help your child get out of the house and into some fun activities that include being physically active! First, let's talk about how much physical activity kids need. As a general rule, kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. But there are nuances in that depending on age and the type of activity. Read more here about How Much Exercise Kids Need. In order to get kids to get moving, here's...
What's more fun than watching your kids play their favorite sport? Watching them eat healthy snacks that are themed with the game! These snack recipes will have your kids energized for all their games, practices, and matches. They're easy to make too- most are just a few ingredients mixed together. When you get home from your next big event, whip up one of these tasty treats and watch the smiles light up on everyone's face! Basketball Clementines Got a little basketball player? This is probably one of the easiest little snacks that definitely makes them smile! Just take a marker and draw on those Clementines! Guacamole-Hummus Kids love Guacamole and Hummus! Combine the two with this recipe from BruCrew Life...
Throwing is fundamental to a multitude of sports and activities. If kids can throw reasonably well, they can participate in everything from frisbee and football to teeball and tennis. As this funny KidSport video shows, knowing how to throw could even save someone’s life! Like most skills, throwing is not something kids are simply “born good at.” They have to learn, and play that provides plenty of repetitions is the best teacher. At the outset, a little instruction in basic technique helps, too. But in our experience with young kids, it takes many reminders over a long period of time before it comes naturally. Using "step & throw" words as reminders as noted below is a great way to remind them when you see them throwing incorrectly. In order...
The Paralympics in Tokyo are currently underway and we are so excited to watch them with kids! It's a time when we can all cheer on the athletes together, as they show us what is possible. But it's also a great opportunity for kids to learn about different abilities. What are some of the challenges that people with disabilities face? How do people overcome these obstacles? Watching the Paralympics not only creates an inclusive society but helps promote acceptance in schools and communities. Different cultures understand and accept individuals with disabilities (varying abilities due to the nature of physical or intellectual impairment), in distinct ways, often subject to countries and regions of the world. Watching the Paralympics can help shape these conversations with kids. ...
It's the season for kids' sports games. They can be a lot of fun, but they also mean you might have to pack some snacks! Whether it's soccer, basketball, or baseball, these healthy and fun snacks will help keep your kids fueled up for all their games. Lately it seems when it comes to team snacks, parents typically bring something in individual packages. (Gone are the days of orange slices!). Here are some team snack ideas for you depending on the time of the practice/game. It's always a wise idea to ask the team if any child has any allergies or food restrictions and to plan accordingly. After-School Games (That cut right into dinner time) Many of us roll our...
When most parents think about exercise, it's easy to imagine being in the gym, running, lifting weights, or even joining group classes. But for kids, exercise means playing. Kids get exercise through physical activity during playtime or recess outside, dance class, sports classes, riding bikes or playing tag. There are so benefits of exercise and physical activity for kids: stronger muscles and bones leaner bodies less risk of becoming overweight a lower chance of getting type 2 diabetes lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels a better outlook on life Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, fit kids sleep better. They're also better able to handle physical and emotional challenges — from running to catch a bus to...
We asked our community what questions they have about starting their kids in soccer programs and there's a lot that came up! Specifically: What's the overall Cost? What should I look for in a program? Is my kid ready? How do I find the right program? ... and so much more. Considering these conversations, we put together a list of questions and topics you should be considering when looking at programs local to you to help you find the right fit. Geography We can all agree that sitting in a car isn't fun for kids or parents! Before choosing a program, consider where they practice and where they have matches. Playing soccer for young kids is mostly about promoting a healthy lifestyle....
Remote work has become the new normal for millions in the U.S. and beyond. For those still commuting to the workplace, remote workers may seem to be having the best of both worlds: income and career mobility combined with flexibility and family time. But many remote workers, especially those with small children, are not quite experiencing paradise. Remote work comes with its own set of challenges both to productivity and overall well-being, even if there isn’t a baby or a toddler in the picture. Considering how many remote workers are experiencing burnout, the stress on those who are also tending small children is even greater. The following article from Pickup Sports aims to help stressed-out parents find a healthy balance...
