Today, many schools are cutting back on physical activity in schools in favor of more time spent in the classroom, but research shows that students that engage in structured active play show better memory retention, focus, and classroom performance. Sports not only encourage physical health...
Many people make a new year’s resolution to be healthier throughout the next year. But when healthy habits are instilled early, children learn to make fitness and nutrition part of their lifestyle rather than a goal that may come and go. When children learn the foundations...
Sweets – chocolate - candy - oh my! Halloween is around the corner, and kids are already gearing up to collect their treats. Healthy-minded parents, however, know that too much sugar can be harmful. How does a conscientious caregiver help their child overcome the dangers of...
Preschoolers discover good-for-you foods in a colorful new way! “Power Foods” is a brand new topic that is being incorporated into Amazing Athletes’ 2014-16 preschool enrichment curriculum to teach preschool children the nutritional benefits and “secret powers” of fruits and vegetables. Setting a goal of helping young...
There are numerous benefits of youth sports – many of which are obvious. Keeping children fit, instilling healthy habits in kids at a young age, and keeping children busy and away from negative influences are all understood benefits of enrolling your child in sports programs...
HealthWatch Kids Triathlon to hit the streets Sept. 28 Texas kids are getting healthy in a fun way during the Amazing Athletes-sponsored HealthWatch Kids Triathlon on Sept. 28 in Keller, TX. What began several years ago as a Halloween-day sprint has grown into a full-blown kids triathlon coinciding...