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7 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Kids

6 Activities To Play Outside As A Family

It’s the beginning of the New Year and it’s time for us to reflect on last year and think about new ways we can improve for this year. You guessed where we are going with this; if the title didn’t give it away… New Year’s resolutions. Creating resolutions with your kids is a fun way […]

The Best Kids Experience Gifts That Will Last A Lifetime

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As parents, we know the holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year.  We’re worried about preparing food, scheduling to see all the relatives, and most of all, finding the perfect gift for our kids. No wonder Santa stress eats milk and cookies! Physical gifts are fun to unwrap and play with […]

Teaching Active Kids To Take Breaks

Five kids in soccer stars jerseys smiling while taking a break from soccer class.

How Much Is Too Much? Teaching Active Kids When To Take Breaks Regular exercise during childhood is vital for short- and long-term health, and sports offer a great opportunity for children to get this much-needed exercise. Furthermore, sports can be an especially beneficial option because games also offer opportunities for social development.    However, kids […]

6 Activities To Play Outside As A Family

6 Activities To Play Outside As A Family

6 Activities To Play Outside As A Family As things start to warm up this Spring it’s important for the kids to put down the video games and screens to play outside. Spring is the perfect time to get the kids outside and active especially as April has both National Health day and National Student […]

Youth Athletes United Teams Up With Leylah Fernandez as Brand Ambassador

Youth Athletes United Teams Up With Leylah Fernandez as Brand Ambassador Youth Athletes United, the 285-unit multi-brand youth sports franchisor behind Soccer Stars, Amazing Athletes, TGA Premier Sports and JumpBunch, has announced a new partnership with tennis star Leylah Fernandez. As a brand ambassador for Youth Athletes United, Fernandez will be an inspiration to young athletes, not just to prove […]

Why Do We Need Rules? A Guide to Child Development

A coach speaking to a member of a youth soccer team explaining the rules of the game.

Why Do We Need Rules? A Guide to Child Development The process of learning to follow the rules starts at home but continues in several other environments your children frequent. This can include the classroom, friends and relatives’ houses, and even in play. Signing your children up for organized sports and activities is a great […]

Teaching Teamwork: The Benefits of Cooperation for Childhood Development

An adult coach speaks to a team of youth soccer players on an outdoor field on dribbling a soccer ball.

Teaching Teamwork: The Benefits of Cooperation for Childhood Development Even before they enter kindergarten, many children begin to participate in group activities. Their recognition of their individuality sets the stage for their development of team membership skills. During this transition, and for years to come, children must participate in activities built on collaboration among peers. […]

How Sports Can Affect Your Mental Health

Three young, smiling children in blue soccer uniforms standing side-by-side on a field.

How Sports Can Affect Your Mental Health There are numerous studies that support the claim that participating in frequent exercise, including sports, has a positive impact on physical and mental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the health benefits of physical activity include: Improving your ability to do everyday activities; […]

Building Soccer Skills at Every Age: Encouraging Childhood Development Through Sport

View of children kicking soccer ball into a goal in tennis shoes, practicing soccer outdoors.

Building Soccer Skills at Every Age: Encouraging Childhood Development Through Sport Soccer is not only a great way to boost the physical development of children, but also an opportunity to help them learn valuable life skills such as social networking, problem-solving, and decision-making. Kids can play soccer at virtually any age, although it is important […]

Does Too Much Screen Time Affect Children’s Development?

A row of four young children sitting on a leather couch, fixated on the mobile devices they are each holding.

Does Too Much Screen Time Affect Children’s Development? It’s thought that too much screen time may negatively impact children.  A growing body of research supports this idea, with more studies discovering a link between excessive screen time and suboptimal childhood development. However, because today’s children and teenagers are still young digital natives, it will take […]

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