Kids and Extreme Sports: Should They Be Allowed?
Should kids do extreme sports? BMX riders, snowboarders and X Game stars weigh in on the benefits and risks of kids doing extreme sports. read more
January 5, 2023
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Is Gymnastics Right for Your Child?
Does the sport of gymnastics cause physical delays in young children? Find information on raising a healthy, athletic child, and tips to know if the s... read more
July 11, 2008
The Female Athlete Triad
Learn about the triad eating disorder syndrome in female athletes: anorexia, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. read more
December 15, 2005
Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Learn about the special risks of osteoporosis for women, and ways to prevent it. read more
December 21, 2005
Can 11-Year-Olds Lift Weights? What Age to Start Strength Training
Want to start lifting weights at 11-years-old? Learn the right age to start weightlifting and strength training in the gym for kids. read more
January 12, 2023
Will My Child Be Athletic? A Genetic Explanation
Is athletic ability genetic? Learn if children inherit athleticism and sports skills from their parents or if performance is more influenced by enviro... read more
October 7, 2019
When Teens Obsess About Their Weight
Personality, genes, the pressures of a celebrity-crazed culture can all add up to food and weight-obsessed kids. read more
February 3, 2000
Teen Sports: Safety First
Before you let your teen play school sports, make sure he or she is healthy and will be safe. read more
February 8, 2007
Raising Our Athletic Daughters
Helping girls to achieve better in sports. read more
February 23, 1999
"My Kid's Smoking? You've Got to Be Kidding!"
Teen smoking is on the rise. Learn the common factors that can lead a teenager to start smoking, and find out how to avoid them. read more
February 15, 2007
Checking the Safety of Public Playgrounds
Learn how to check the safety of a playground, as well as how to make a dangerous playground safer. read more
December 14, 2006
Caring for Your Child's Teeth
Tips for helping your kids develop good dental habits that will last a lifetime. read more
August 15, 2000