

Eat Like an Olympian - 5 Golden Foods
Time for the Winter Olympics and athletes of all shapes, sizes and sports looking for gold. Gold medals represent the best of the best...


Concussion Recovery: Physical Therapy?
There has been a tremendous movement over the past decade to increase awareness about concussions. There are now international guidelines...


Back to School – 5 Ways to Think Outside the Bag
Back-to-school or back-to-work doesn’t have to mean back to boring, brown bag lunches. By using USDA’s MyPlate, you can create lots of...


The Benefits of a Proper Warm-Up and Cool-Down for Physical Activity
It is important to perform a proper warm-up and cool-down with physical activity. Warm-ups and cool-downs increase muscle and core body...


6 Tips to Becoming a Better Hockey Player for Players Ages 13 and Under
1. Become a Better Athlete Something that I have consistently seen in the many years I have been around the game both as a player and as...


5 Tips for a Healthy Volley Ball Season
With volleyball season getting into full swing, it is important to step back and take a minute to evaluate what are some important areas...


Protein Packed Energy Bites
To make the cut as a "fueling recipe" on The Athlete's Parent, the recipe must be healthy, fueling, yummy, and easy to fit into the busy...


3 Tips for Buying Cleats
1. SPORT If you’re a rookie, choosing cleats can be a bit overwhelming. First things first; find cleats that are specific to your child’s...


Overuse Injuries and Burnout: How to Prevent in Young Athletes
As the school year begins, the number of injuries in young athletes increases. The risk of overuse injuries is more common and serious in...


5 Creative Ways to Hydrate Kids
Let’s face it, sitting down to hydrate is no fun if you are a kid playing with your friends, in the middle of a sports game or dashing...