It’s no secret that children are especially impressionable. When it comes to good sportsmanship, kids look to their coaches and parents as examples of how to act. Developing good sportsmanship does more than show kids how to behave politely during and after a game. Sportsmanship impacts...
Let’s be honest: getting your child to eat any new foods and away from the tablet screen to play is an entire job in itself. On top of homework, afterschool activities, sleepovers, social and sports schedules, there’s barely time to sit down and incorporate healthy...
This week’s power food is Green Bell Pepper! A green pepper is a highly nutritious vegetable. This bell-shaped vegetable with a green, glossy exterior adds a dash of color to any dish. It is also referred to as a bell pepper. It has a tangy...
On July 1st, the San Diego Padres played the Los Angeles Dodgers in an 8 – 0 loss, but in the crowd, one little padre brought the light shining back on the team! 3-year-old Kameron Brummer was showing off his special skills in announcing most...
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...
Sonja Brummer, Amazing Athletes of San Diego Each month, Amazing Athletes will spotlight a new franchisee to share his or her distinct experiences as an Amazing Athletes business owner in and out of the classroom. This is the first in a series of monthly blogs to...
Child development expert Selma Fraiberg, PhD once dubbed the age of preschoolers as “The Magic Years” – and for good reason. To a preschool-aged child, the world is a wondrous place filled with mystery and awe. How a child copes with the world during this critical...