Creative Arts and Sports Guide
Channel your child's boundless energy and help him develop new skills through participation in sports, music, art and theater. Playing sports and exploring creative and performing arts can boost a child's self-esteem, engage imagination and help build important life skills, such as teamwork and collaboration. Find lots of ideas in our annual Creative Arts & Sports Guide. Below are articles to help parents choose programs for kids. Find more in our Afterschool Activities Guide.
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How and Why to Get Kids Involved in Team Sports
There are numerous great reasons for kids to participate in team sports. Playing sports improves physical fitness, boosts mental wellness and cultivates important life skills that transfer far . . .
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2024 Arts & Sports Guide
Are your kids interested in developing a new skill or discovering a new hobby? Our 2024 Arts & Sports Guide offers a variety of fun activities that will get hearts pumping and creative juices fl . . .
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New to Sports? How to Choose the Right Sports for Kids
Tyler Sheridan started playing ice hockey when he was 8 years old. Now 15, he’s a high school sophomore playing for the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League out of Carlsbad.
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Clearing Confusion about Concussion
Clearing Confusion about Concussion – Facts and symptoms
Due to the myriad of myths surrounding concussion, the facts often take parents by surprise. The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) rec . . .