12-year-old Alice is racing towards her dreams, confidently managing each day and creating her own path! With a passion for running, she participates in cross country for her school and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). After securing fifth place in AAU’s 5K, Alice...
Contact sports can be exciting for young athletes and parents alike. They also introduce an element of danger into the exercise equation. Any time a person participates in a physical activity, there’s a risk of injury. However, engaging in contact sports magnifies...
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker Emily Claire, of Plano, spends most of her time raising two pigs — Dolly and Kenny, named after Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Like the country legends, Dolly and Kenny are not related....
Even as awareness of concussions and other problems has grown, football remains the most popular sport for adolescent boys. While participation has dropped, Texas still has the most high school football players of any state – totaling more than 170,000. That’s almost...
Do Kids Need Sports Drinks to Stay Hydrated? When your kids are out of school for the summer, you want them to have plenty to do. Day camps, sports leagues and time at the swimming pool are all great ways to keep your kids active (and off their screens). However, if...
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