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Juice is NOT a F@*#$*&g Fruit!
In case you're not aware, Canada's official Food Guide formally recognizes half a cup of juice as a fruit equivalent. This of course despite both the Canadian and American Pediatric Societies putting a half cup maximum on juice consumption in young childr
by YoniFreedhoff - March 19, 2013 -
Why Ontario's Healthy Active Kids Panel's Report is so Important and Heartening
If you're an Ontarian by now I'm sure you've heard a fair bit about Ontario's release yesterday of the recommendations made by our Healthy Kids Panel.I'm not going to go into a point by point discussion and dissection. Overall the report's solid. It makes
by YoniFreedhoff - March 05, 2013 -
What is the balance between fun and hard work in youth sports?
Do you ever struggle with balancing the fun and hard work in youth sports? Today’s guest post by Kyle Ohman from BasketballHQ.com, has some thoughts to help with that battle. The beginning years of sports for a child can form a strong foundation for the
by jbmthinks - February 11, 2013 -
10 Tips to help your kids play more - Participaction
Physical activity makes us healthier, faster, stronger, more flexible, smarter and more. But when it comes to kids, it should be all about active play. The following tips are designed to help them enjoy as much active play as we once did.
by participaction - February 05, 2013 -
Organized sports: a winning formula for children - AboutKidsHealth
Learn about the benefits of taking part in organized sports.
by aboutkidshealth - January 22, 2013 -
The World's Toughest Baby
So it's had 24,000,000 views and therefore I'm pretty sure some of you have seen it, but if you haven't today's Funny Friday's worth your minute. It's a video of the world's toughest baby.Have a great weekend!(email subscribers, you'll need to head to th
by YoniFreedhoff - December 21, 2012 -
5 Signs That Your Child May Need a New Youth Sports Coach
Youth sports coaches have an opportunity to be positive life-influencers. But what happens if your child’s coach does not do that?Today’s guest post by David Grey addresses this problem. Participating in team sports can be one of the most fun and deve
by jbmthinks - December 17, 2012 -
10 ways to say “I love you” to your child this holiday
Parents should say “I love you” to their children often. No-brainer. But how about saying “I love you” in fun and creative ways? Try shaking things up at your house this holiday season by expressing your love a bit more unconventionally. 1. Put a
by jbmthinks - December 14, 2012 -
Do You Confuse How You're Doing With What You Weigh?
It's certainly what society teaches.If you're trying to lose or maintain your weight the scale will tell you how you're doing.Bollocks.The scale never tells you how you're doing. The scale only tells you what you weigh.How you're doing is what you're act
by YoniFreedhoff - December 13, 2012 -
Should your child wear knee or ankle braces for youth sports?
Although there’s a lot of discussion amongst sports medical experts about the pros and cons of using ankle braces and knee supports (such as Don Joy Knee braces),ultimately it is a decision each athlete and his parent will have to make on his own. What
by jbmthinks - December 12, 2012