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If your only exposure to martial arts is from watching The Karate Kid when you were in junior high, you probably don’t have a full appreciation for martial arts and its benefits. Studying martial arts is not just learning to kick and punch. Rather, studying martial arts teaches students discipline, self-control, focus, and develops physical and mental abilities.
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Patrick closed his eyes tightly and swung the bat. My aim was good and the ball sailed almost 10 feet. At nearly 3 years of age, his baseball skills needed to be nurtured, but his enthusiasm never wavered. He loved playing at an improvised batting tee, swinging wildly at the ball until he connected, almost by accident. He eagerly retrieved the ball and flayed away again until another hit repeated the cycle.
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Do’s and Don’ts of Reassuring a Child Who Doesn’t Make the Team
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Kansas City kid, Payne Walker, is working with TLC for Children and Families to collect 54 (or more) footballs for area youth. You can help Payne reach his goal. Here's how:
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The Chiefs are having an incredible season and they're going to the Playoffs for the first time since 2006! We recently interviewed the Chiefs Mascot, K.C. Wolf to get the inside scoop on his favorite things about Kansas City and great advice for KC Kids!
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Summer sports are in full swing. But don’t forget summer sports can lead to injuries you won’t see during the winter months.
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Football, hockey, basketball, soccer, baseball, swimming … does your child want to do them all? Say goodbye to mud pies and daydreaming eyes. Year-round sports are the norm for more and more of today’s families, rushing from one practice to the next with little time left for homework, play or family time. And while some children want to participate in sports, others might be made to participate. But are year-round sports really worth the chaos?
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A new survey reveals that when it comes to sportsmanship, 94 percent of Americans would rather see their child lose the "big game" but display great sportsmanship, rather than come out on top.
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Here are some fun, inexpensive activities with easily accessible materials such as hula hoops, paper plates, socks, scarves, pool noodles and beach balls that everyone in the family will enjoy throughout the summer.
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Parents often think about athletics and the academic year. A 5-year-old with an August birthday could spend a year in preschool and end up being almost a year older than his classmates when he reaches kindergarten. Is older always better, brighter and more athletically inclined? Peter Arch, owner of Challenger Sports of Overland Park, recalls a book called Outliers which he says "explains how children who start school and sports participation at an older age than their classmates have an advantage simply because of when their birth date falls." Yet he disagrees personally. Some other locals weigh in.
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Whether you are new to the Kansas City area or just starting out your family’s soccer adventure, you will find a myriad of information to sift through and many factors to consider. This Complete Guide will help you find a Soccer Club for your child.
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Getting children to be active and off the couch is important for their physical well being and overall health. Time spent outside highly correlates with being physically active. Parents can no longer count on the Physical Education classes in school, to provide sufficient physical activity, says Hampl.
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Do competitive sports fit for your child’s fun and future? It’s worth examining a bit closer before you get on board--and start writing checks.
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Children need to play and it needs to be fun. If it's not fun they will lose interest. Playing is important at any age. How many of us would play the recreational sports we do (golf, tennis, etc.) if every time we swung the club or racquet someone was correcting our technique?
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To find the best sport for your child, a great deal depends on their personality and their age. Dr. Cynthia LaBella is a pediatric sports medicine specialist at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She explains that each sport requires a unique set of motor skills that develop in their own time.
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