Keeping Your Little Athletes Healthy
Kids these days know a lot about the direct tv sports packages and their favorite college athletes but not as much about staying healthy when they’re playing themselves. Here are a few tips for keeping your kids in tip top shape while they’re growing in their ablity:
Sleep: Your kids need sleep. Kids need an average of 2-4 more hours of sleep than adults and it’s because they’re growing and healing all the time. If practice starts too early or keeps them up too late with homework you should reevaluate.
Feed Them: Besides playing sports your kid’s bodies need things like calcium and protein at an alarming rate just to keep on track. Make sure they’re eating plenty of lean meats and milk to keep them going – complex carbs burn off fast and don’t give sustained energy.
The Weather: If you live in the south, for example, extreme heat can be a big problem. If your kids play football or any other outdoor sport make sure they know the warning signs of heat stroke and the importance of hydration.
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