Sports...
Below are our articles on the subject of Sports. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Are Contact Sports Safe
With the current media attention being paid to the problem of childhood obesity parents are beginning to realise the importance of encouraging their kids to maintain...
Cold Weather Sports
Assuring that kids get ample exercise is easy when the weather beckons them outside to play but once there is a chill in the air many kids tend to stay inside, parking...
Extreme Sports
When parents buy their children that first pair of roller skates they usually do not expect that years later, the kids will be soaring through the air on roller blades,...
How Much Competition is Healthy?
In this politically correct world of ours, we hear far too much about activities which have been curtailed for spurious reasons. One of these is the recurring story...
Individual Sports
Staying active is vital for good health but not all kids enjoy participating in team sports. Fortunately, there are plenty of other activities that can help kids to...
Life Sports
In an ideal world all people would eat great, healthy foods and get plenty of exercise all throughout their lives. The reality is quite different, however, with many...
London Olympics: an Inspiration to Our Children
If there is one thing which is currently in the public eye which should cause children to be inspired to take up sport, it is the London...
Martial Arts for Children
Training in martial arts can be beneficial for children in a number of ways. Not only do kids develop strength and agility but most notice an increase in confidence and...
Playing Football with Your Child
One of the most pleasurable aspects of parenting is having the opportunity to play active games such as football with children. Kids and teenagers usually enjoy...
Soccer Mums and Dads: How to Keep Cool on the Sidelines
Getting children to play organised sport is great for them on so many levels. It keeps them fit and healthy, teaches them teamwork and gives them...
Sports Injuries in Children and How to Treat Them
Sports injuries may be a thing more commonly associated with adults but for children who play sport at a serious or semi-serious level, they are...
Swimming
Water sports and especially swimming, are often cites as a favourite form of exercise. There are many physical benefits of swimming and because of the low impact nature...
Team Sports
Many adults enjoyed playing team sports as kids and hope that their children will do the same. Being part of a team can benefit children not only physically but...
Tennis
Some sports appeal to people of all ages; tennis is one of them. One of the most beloved life sports tennis is a great game for families for a variety of reasons....
Uncoordinated Children: What Sport is Best for Them?
Parents who realise the value of sport and exercise to their children’s lives and health may look into a wide range of activities with their...





