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Never underestimate the power of sleep: Children who don't get enough can have difficulty paying attention in school, problems with learning, impulsive behaviors, hyperactivity and even a compromised immune system, says Dr. Brian McGinley, assistant professor of pulmonary medicine at the Pediatric Sleep Disorders Clinic at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. And if that's not enough, there may also be a link between sleep and increased risk for obesity and cardiovascular disease, he says. How much sleep kids need varies by child, says McGinley, but here are the general guidelines: Newborns...

Kids and Coffee: A Growing and Unhealthy Trend Americans consume a whopping 400 million cups of coffee a day and coffee's newest consumers aren't 9-hour-a-day office workers, but children, teens and young adults. One out of 3 young adults is a regular coffee drinker, the "Today" show reported Monday. Throw in some sugar, some ice, chocolate sauce and whip cream and forget the young adult, it's the teens and 'tweens that are reaching for these caffeinated beverages. In fact the fastest growing group of coffee drinkers is comprised of teenagers...

Sports Nutrition for Kids - Healthy Kids For Sports Performance Teaching our children proper nutrition is key in keeping them healthy. This is especially true for kids whoparticipate in sports. It is important for all kids to be physically active; the national guidelines recommend an hour of activity every day. For kids and teens involved in athletic activities beyond that daily hour of activity, good nutrition is crucial for appropriate growth, development, and sports performance. A basic understanding of good nutrition will build a foundation for healthy kids and athletes....

Q: Why does it seem so many kids have inhalers? Should my child be on one? A: Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) are common diseases in children. Various agents (such as humidity and temperature of the air) cause an irritation of the bronchioles in the lungs resulting in bronchoconstriction. Due to these facts, the warm moist (humid) environment of the swimming pool is helpful in reducing the onset of asthmatic attacks. Therefore, many children with asthma are advised to swim if they are interested in sport participation. Typical...

Benefits of Swimming Sep 3, 2010 Swimming is a fun, healthy and low impact form of resistance exercise that works your entire body while providing support at the same time. It exercises the body and relaxes the mind without limiting an overweight individual, a pregnant woman or a person suffering from an injury as it won’t place any added stress on the body. How to get started Anyone can benefit from swimming as it is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Here are some of the options...

Q: When is my child ready for competition? A: That is a difficult question, as research on athlete development provides no clear-cut answer. In an article by Passer (1988) addressing this question, he reviewed several areas of development in attempting to provide guidelines on determining readiness for competition: - Motivational readiness: Because competition is a social comparison process, the young athlete is motivated to compete when he or she possesses a social comparison orientation. Research suggests that around the age of 5-7 kids have the desire for and ability to...

The 2012 United States Olympic Trials-Swimming will once again be held at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The 2008 Trials set a new standard for swimming excitement and 2012 promises to bring even more poolside thrills to America's Heartland. Check back often for updates as we draw closer to naming the team that will represent the United States in the pool at the London Olympic Games. When: June 25th-July 2nd 2012 Where: Qwest Center Omaha 455 North 10th Street Omaha, NE 68102 2012 Time Standards pdf USA Swimming Olympic...

Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend! Labor Day Practice Update: Monday, September 6, 2011.There will be NO 3:45 p.m. groups or 5 p.m. groups. Coach Dave’s & Jimmy’s practice will be 7:30 am to 9:30 a.m. Coach Terrell’s & Dolores’s practice will be 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 6, 2011.There will be NO 3:45 p.m. groups or 5 p.m. groups.

Communicating with teenagers can be challenging, to say the least. Although most teens seem quite adept at communicating with other teenagers, talking to parents can be a somewhat different experience. For parents of teenagers, learning a little about teens can help make communication less frustrating and allow open discussions about important issues affecting the family. Using these tips should help parents to effectively talk with their teens. 1. Listen. Many times parents are not really listening when teens try to talk. Parents have so many tasks that keep them busy,...