Dance is such a wonderful way for kids not only to be active, but to learn discipline and coordination while having fun. Unfortunately, some parents worry about gender stereotyping when their children show an interest in dance. Some feel dance isn’t “manly” enough for boys to learn, or want to push girls toward ballet when they might prefer a less stereotypically feminine dance form.
But there are some things parents should ... READ MORE 
When your child is injured playing sports, do you take her to a pediatrician or a sports medicine doctor? Or both?
Pediatricians specialize in kids, and know a great deal about the needs of their developing bodies. It’s definitely true that injuries in children sometimes require a little bit different treatment in children than adults, because children are still growing. Their bones are softer, their tissues more flexible, etc.
Sports medicine specialists, ... READ MORE 
Can weightlifting harm children? If not, is there any benefit for kids in strength training? These questions have been debated for years because of concerns that certain physical activities can interfere with a child’s epiphyseal plates – more commonly called “growth plates.” It was believed weightlifting could cause these plates to close prematurely, stunting growth.
The most recent studies, however, do not confirm this, and the American Society of Pediatrics (see ... READ MORE 
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