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Tips for moms of athletes

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Many kids these days are very active in sports – both at and away from school. It is important to make sure they are getting the proper amount of rest and fuel to make sure they are at their best for sports and school.

Brooke de Lench – a mom, former athlete, youth coach, author and founder of the sports parenting resource MomsTeam.com has provided some really good tips that I am thrilled to share with you. Brooke has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, and has also served as a consultant on HBO Real Sports and ESPN youth sports related shows.

With the school sports season underway, the nation’s 30 million middle and high school athletes face challenges like never before. Competition for roster spots, playing time and athletic scholarships is at an all-time high. Mothers of these athletes are equally challenged with ensuring their kids perform their best in school and on the playing field.

To help, sports parenting expert – Brooke recommends the following game plan:

Blow the Whistle at Bedtime. Studies show that students need nine hours of sleep but only get about
seven. Set a consistent “lights out” time for turning off the computer, cell phone and television so young
athletes get the rest they need. Consider docking texting and gaming devices away from their bedroom to
reduce late-night distractions.

Fuel the Burn. Active young athletes need at least 3,000 calories per day for peak performance, so they
need to eat very frequently. Help them maintain energy throughout the day by sending them off with
healthy, high-carb, low-fat snacks such as energy bars, trail mix or dried fruit to munch at their desks (if
it’s ok with the teacher). Students with early morning workouts should eat two breakfasts – one before
the workout and one before school. So, send athletes to practice with a snack to help them recover and
refuel.

Be Proactive About Hydration. Staying hydrated during the school day is challenging. In fact, studies
show that many student athletes start their sports already dehydrated, making it difficult for them to catch
up during activity. For safety and performance reasons athletes need to be hydrated no matter what the
season, and water isn’t enough because it doesn’t hydrate as effectively as a sports drink like Gatorade
that is scientifically formulated with fluid, electrolytes and carbohydrates to rapidly replace what athletes
lose through sweat and provide energy to keep them at the top of their game.

Use Sports Sense to Power Schoolwork. Great athletes are disciplined, focused and dedicated. Help
young athletes channel these qualities to manage their schoolwork as well. Encourage them to use free
time at school to review notes or knock off smaller assignments. Also, coach them to tackle the tough
stuff first. Young athletes will be tired after sports, so they should finish priority and difficult homework
earlier in the day.

Don’t Forget the Fun. Youth sports may be increasingly competitive, but the top reason kids play sports
is to enjoy the game. Look out for warning signs that students are struggling to enjoy the experience,
and work with them to find a solution. Warning signs include: complaints of sickness at practice or game
time; slow return to practice after injury; nervousness, anxiety or anger before, during or after the game;
practices well but plays poorly.

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  1. My daughter is 3 and we hope to start her in tee ball in the spring. Right now we keep her healthy by washing hands frequently and eating vegetables and getting enough sleep.

  19. My youngest is now a college athlete, so his trainer stress healthy eating and healthy workouts. He’s into yogurt, fruit, lots of vegetables with limited cheese and dairy.

  24. Yes, they do swimming, my son does football and they both run races.
    They keep themselves healthy by being active.

  25. My two sons love all types of sports and seem to always be involved with one or two.
    I keep them healthy by having them drink plenty of fluids.
    Thanks so much.
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  34. My children play sports and we keep them healthy by making sure they eat plenty of fruits and veggies, take their vitamins, plenty of exercise, lots of hand washing, and keeping shots up to date.

  37. My son plays soccer and basketball, and we keep healthy by eating nutritious food and getting lots of sleep.

  42. My oldest played organized sports (t-ball and soccer) for the first time this year. It was kind of weird realizing that he’s an “athlete” and I have to bring water or Gatorade for him to drink during practice and games! Thank you for the giveaway!

  43. My daughter plays soccer and we keep her healthy with a good night’s sleep, balanced diet and lots of fluids

  48. my son played soccer in the summer. they were required to bring a water bottle and each week a parent brought snacks and juice boxes for the kids.

  50. My daughters play softball and basketball and I and their coaches make sure they stay hydrated.

  69. I do not have children but I have a number of nieces and nephews and I always tell them to just have fun. That is the most important thing.

  72. My kids are on swim team and take karate classes. I keep them healthy by keeping them active and feeding them nutritious, whole foods.

  73. Yes…many years of all 6 kids in sports…the last two are most active and play sports year round. my best tip is to not wait to hydrate day OF an event but to always drink plenty and replenish AFTER an event. We always also say NO caffeine during sports either…and limit sweets, it is an energy sucker!

    thanks!

  83. I don’t have kids but my favorite tips above was making them stop texting, watching tv, etc. to make sure they get 9 hours of sleep a night.

  87. I raised 3 girls who were into sports ranging from Dance teams,gym team,swim,track,soft ball team and the list goes on….. how I keep them healthy: 2 baxic rules 1.You must eat,you didn’t eat you didn’t play 2.school came first;anything below a C you didn’t play

  89. I have a daughter playing college basketball and a son in high school who plays football, basketball volleyball and baseball, We are always sitting in a bleacher somewhere supporting them

  94. My kids are not currently playing sports. They have in the past; baseball, wrestling and bowling. I always had snacks and drinks available for them to have during their down times.

  95. Tristan plays PeeWee football and I make sure he limits sugar and adds fresh fruit to his diet.

  96. When my kids were small they played baseball and soccer. Now my little nephew plays on a soccer team.

  105. My son played rec league sports in grade school, but now he’s too busy with band. He does go to the gym and he’s really good about drinking water and staying away from sodas, not to mention that his favorite food is broccoli!

  106. My son plays soccer in the spring and fall leagues! He is anxiously awaiting it to start again!

    Thanks!

  123. My daughter is only 13 months so………….Be proactive about Hydration is my favorite tip:)

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  131. My daughter is about to turn three so she hasn’t started sports yet. I think one of the most important tips is to Be Proactive About Hydration. I think in everyday play adults and kids don’t get enough hydration, through water or other sources.
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  178. I have one little guy who’s just getting into sports and wanting to try out for teams, etc. It’s a perfect time for me to teach him the value of good exercise and the values found in team work and good sportsmanship. I cannot wait to share this time with him. This would also be a perfect time for us to win, after all we’re going to be buying stuff from there sooner or later. haha

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  184. My baseball babies drink lots of Gatorade and have plenty of Vitamin C and rest to keep them healthy.

  208. I don’t have kids. Here’s my favorite tip. Don’t Forget the Fun. Youth sports may be increasingly competitive, but the top reason kids play sports
    is to enjoy the game. Look out for warning signs that students are struggling to enjoy the experience,
    and work with them to find a solution. Warning signs include: complaints of sickness at practice or game
    time; slow return to practice after injury; nervousness, anxiety or anger before, during or after the game;
    practices well but plays poorly.

  221. My favorite tip is dont forget the fun! I play with my friends and sometimes we become aggressive since we are guys. But at the end of the day, I tell them its all for fun

  247. My grandkids play sports, my granddaughter plays soccer and my grandson wrestles. We try to encourage them to drink water and milk and limit their soda.

  249. My fave tip is Hydration. If your body doesn’t have enough water, it’s not going to perform well, or recover well.
    kmogilevski at gmail dot com

  270. My sons enjoy participating in a variety of sports. They love baseball in particular. I keep them healthy with good food, keep them hydrated, rested and general guidance. I am following, liking, joining, commenting, voting and subscribing. Gaines7@twitter, Jacob G. Simmons@facebook, and ga***********@*ol.com

  273. No sports for my daughter, but we makes sure she eats healthy and get enough exercise.
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  275. I have 2 girls that play softball. My oldest plays softball 9 months out of the year. The rest of the time we let them play outside and run around. thank you!

  279. My daughter is starting to get into sports and I make sure she has a square meal before a game and encourage her to limit sweets.

  283. My kids do not play sports but being toddlers, they are pretty active running and climbing. They have so much energy I get my exercise from chasing after them

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  288. My daughters are not officially in sports but they play basketball, football, badminton, soccer…we keep them very active here at home. On top of other activities.

  292. My older daughter has played soccer since she was 4. I make sure she gets plenty of rest and takes a daily multivitamin. She hasn’t been sick so far this winter! (knocks on wood)

  293. My daughter is too young for sports but growing up I played soccer and we were always given orange slices and water to keep us hydrated

  305. My favorite tip is “Don’t forget the Fun”! Even for adults, if it’s not fun, you’re not gonna do it. Thanks.

  320. well he’s only 21 months, but he and his father play football. I just make sure there is nothing he can run/fall into 🙂 silenttributary at yahoo dot com

  322. I have two hockey players and a figure skater. I try to keep them healthy by cooking healthy and making them eat at least as many bites of veggies as they are old at each meal! 🙂

  331. My favorite tip from above is blow the whistle on sleep-I believe in that sleep is so important to a person’s quality of life and when you allow children to get 9 hours of sleep a night they will be more healthy mentally and physically.
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  343. My boys played baseball and soccer over the years and now my youngest is into MMA (mixed martial arts). I try to feed them healthy food and keep them away from soda. Thanks!

  357. MAIN ENTRY:
    While my son doesn’t play sports, he does do a lot of swimming in the summer. I do my best to feed him a good balance of healthy foods. I always make sure that he eats breakfast and I make his lunches for him for school.
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  369. My daughter play field hockey, basketball and softball. We keep her healthy by making her take vitamins and eating fruits & Veggies.

  376. DDs like football and biking. I make sure they stay hydrated while enjoying sports.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  399. My oldest son will be on a football team in 2011 and is currently staying healthy by participating in Daddy Football Training by eating healthy, drinking plenty of water, running laps and doing training excersices. In general, we keep our kids healthy by eating healthy and excersicing.

  402. Step Kids play football and soccer – we have them take their vitamins and Drink lots of milk! 🙂

  418. I have kids, but they are too young to play sports yet. I keep them healthy by forcing fruits on their plates nightly!

  420. My girls are young and are not in organized sports, but they love to play sports! They go ice skating in the winter, and play everything they can, from basketball to hockey, to soccer, and baseball! They love to be outside! I keep them healthy by offering fresh fruits and veggies everyday and encouraging them to spend as much time as they can stand outdoors!

    Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

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  427. I have two boys that LOVE toplay basketball I amalways telling them to stay hydrated and to PLEASE wash their hands:)

  440. I am and always have been a very active athlete and really hope that my son will be too some day!! I love all the tips above especially Feel the Burn!!

  450. I like the tip about being proactive about hydration. I think kids should be allowed to drink healthy drinks during class.

  473. I don’t have kids, but my favorite tip is to fuel the burn – definitely a necessity!

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  483. My son plays baseball, football, soccer, and basketball. Keeping him involved in sports keeps him active.

  499. Only my oldest daughter who is in college is into sports and of all the sports to choose from she chose rugby…ouch. She stays healthy bu watching what she eats and getting lots of exercise. And the team does drink lots of gatorade!

  511. My grandchildren are toddlers ,so we try to keep them hydrated and dressed appropriately for the weather

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  521. Our grandkids are not just yet into sports..but they play real hard, and we make sure they drink plenty of water & Gatorade

  531. No kids. I like the fuel the burn tip. It is amazing how many calories people who play sports need. Thanks for the giveaway!

  543. I really liked the tip about getting enough sleep. I think most children don’t, and this is a great tip for all of us really.

  560. they don’t do sports… except to cheer from the sidelines… my oldest was in marching band, though…

  569. My kids don’t play sports, but my youngest is interested in them! To keep them healthy, I encourage them to eat well, be active and get plenty of sleep. Thanks for the chance to win!
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  584. Right now the kids are too young to play sports but Im sure they will when they can and we keep them healthy by watching what they eat and drink.

  587. I am between the possibilities–my kids are grown and no longer play sports, but my grandchildren are too little right now. So I will pick a favorite tip–don’t forget the fun.

  589. my kids are both involved in sports and i keep them healthy by feeding them nutritious meals, giving them vitamins and making sure they wash hands a lot

  596. my favorite tip above is to be proactive about hydration. don’t wait till you are dying of thirst, drink consistently!

  598. My favorite tip is to Be Proactive About Hydration. We are big in to hiking, biking and backpacking and try to make sure that we are always well hydrated before, during and after our activities.

  605. My sophomore is a lefty pitcher who’s goal is a scholarship to college. We try to feed him healthy as much as possible
    msboatgal at aol.com

  608. Over the years my children have played many team and individual sports – basketball, soccer, baseball, fencing, and karate. I’ve always felt that keeping them hydrated was very important!

  619. Both my daughters play sports and I make sure they drink lots of water and eat healthy snacks.

  620. While I don’t have children yet, I think it’s incredibly important that a child get’s enough rest. I see kids at Walmart at 10:00 pm. Yikes. To me that’s way too late for kids to be out.

  623. my daughter plays soccer and tennis for her high school…. I always make sure we have water bottles for her to take to each and every practice and game. I also try and bring a snack – like a power bar or bananas or oranges.
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  657. My favorite tip is regarding sleep. It is so important for kids (and adults!) to get an adequate amount of sleep. Without it, you won’t be accomplishing much of anything at all. It is absolutely essential. Thanks so much for the chance to win this prize pack!

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  675. My family EXCEPT for me are into pain(running)
    My son and daughter were into cross country, track, soccer, football
    now its mostly cross country and track
    My son got promoted from 7th grade to 9th grade last school year
    he managed to get a letter his freshman year and went to state for cross country
    This year he pulled a hamstring but is still running after a month of healing
    daughter is now in college full time, working full time and can you believe her and her brother run for fun
    they also run 5k’s and other running races
    Soo you know I should own stock in Gatorade
    They drink it pretty much daily

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  702. my older daughter loves to play soccer

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  703. …and forgot to ad, I make sure that she eats a balanced diet and candy only on occasion

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  710. My kids aren’t old enough yet, but my oldest wants to start soccer or baseball next year. I always stress lots of water for both my kids.

  715. my daughter is only 18 months but we do swimming lessons and try to play outside as much as possible!

  726. I loved the tip “Don’t forget the fun”. I think this applies to all of us, all of the time.

  729. I don’t have kids (yet), but my favorite tip is to blow the whistle at bed time and by all means take up the cell phone. I think it’s good to have a family charging station where all the phones go… so bed time is not interrupted by texting all night.

  730. My favorite tip is Be Proactive About Hydration. This is so important and I don’t think enough people do this when they are playing sports or exercising.

  735. My son is too little to be playing sports….but I really the like the tip…Be Proactive About Hydration…I am always drinking water myself….and I have found that when I drink the recommended 8 glasses a day I feel so much better! I used to have heartburn often, but I found if I drank a lot of water during the day it disappeared! Crazy, huh!

  742. my son plays 3 sports a year which keeps him active in fall, Winter and Spring. We also just joined the YMCA!

  750. My grandchildren do sports, and think one of the most important things is to keep them hydrated. They sometimes become so engrossed in practice that they forget to drink liquids.

  762. My son doesn’t play organized sports just yet, but I try to make sure he gets plenty of physical activity and has a balanced, wholesome diet in order to stay healthy.

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  777. My four year old plays basketball, and the older kids have played soccer for years. I try to encourage movement by keeping house safe balls inside to allow for fun even when the weather isn’t great.

  787. We make sure there are lots of fruit, veggies, & non-processed snacks in the house to munch on for our 2 boys.

  791. My children are young so we’re not doing sports just yet — but we keep healthy by lots of playtime, playground time, and make sure to keep TV time to a small amount! 🙂

  793. I don’t have kids but I know for myself how important sleep is. So my favorite tip is making sure they get adequate sleep!

  796. My 6-yr-old granddaughter is a swimmer. We keep her healthy by making sure she eats plenty of fruits & veggies, drinks plenty of milk & water, washes her hands frequently, and get enough rest.
    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  799. Our son competes in cross country and track. We try to keep him healthy by making sure he gets enough sleep and an annual flu shot.
    Thanks,
    Jen
    jryder416 at yahoo dot com

  805. My kids are both into baseball and basketball….they are quite active with other things such as inline skating, another favorite sport! I keep them healthy by monitoring their diets and making sure they take a multiple vitamin daily…as well as getting to bed on time! 🙂 Thank you.

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  822. I don’t have children, but I’m actively involved with my nephews who play soccer and wrestle.

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  826. My little guy likes what he refers to as “foos fall” aka football lol. I always make sure he is hydrated and enjoying himself while he plays. If he gets bored we move on to something else.

  833. My kids do not play sports but are very active and outside most of the time.I make sure they have cold water on hand and fruits,nuts,and raw veggies for snacks.Thanks!
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  844. My son plays soccer and I remember to always have two water bottles and I have heard chocolate milk helps after the workout. Fruit at halftime : )

  846. my son isnt in sports yet but we are grooming him for football right now lol. we keep him active by playing outside for a few hours a day and when its cold or rainy we have dance parties

  847. My son just started swimming lessons and we keep him healthy with whole grain breads and fresh veggies.

  850. My kids play a lot of sports. My best tip is keep them hydrated!

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  857. They play hockey and we keep them healthy by making sure they eat right and stay in shape

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  867. My kids are not in organized sports, but 2 girls dance and we all swim, disc golf, bike, walk and we took a few zumba classes over Christmas. I try to keep them healthy by them getting plenty of fresh air, even when it’s cold out they bundle up, and lots of fruit and veggies.

    Thanks!
    KellyH

  869. I like blow the whistle at bedtime. Getting enough sleep seems like a great idea to me.

  870. My son plays basketball and I just make sure he stretches, hydrates, and practices good form. What more is there?

  871. My kids love to run, cross country and track. I try to keep them healthy by encouraging them to exercise. Thankyou 🙂

  881. My daughter dances and that’s a great work-out! I try to keep my kids healthy by keeping healthy snacks around the house, and to keep them hydrated when they’re playing hard!

  885. My son plays basket ball and I am always packing him healthy treats to keep him going.

  889. My daughter is in vollyball and I make sure she eats plenty of fruits,vegetables and whole grains to stay healthy.

  891. Ours play soccer. We try to keep them healthy by making sure they are well hydrated and they have a healthy snack to stay energized.

  892. Although I don’t have kids, I do have a niece and nephew and I really like Don’t forget the fun. I watch them participate in sports and have seen parents way over react. While they are young (3& 6) I want them to enjoy what they are doing.

  896. My daughter (4) doesn’t play on a team or anything, but when we’re out she LOVES to play soccer!

  900. My favorite tip is “Don’t Forget the Fun”..it’s easy to see working out as a chore, when there are so many fun ways exercise like riding your bike

  906. My 7 year old does gymnastics and my 11 year old is in swimming. I keep them healthy by making sure they eat a balanced diet, take their vitamins, and follow basic safety precautions throughout the day.

  909. My oldest son and daughter both play several varsity sports. They love playing and I love watching.
    Both are also vegetarian by choice with the exception of fish, drink lots of water and being active keeps them healthy.

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  917. My girls are in dance and my son does karate and baseball, so they all stay pretty active!

  936. My grandson just started soccer & the only tip is give him his medication first

  937. my favorite tip from above is: Be Proactive About Hydration..
    That’s NOT just for kids – we all need to remember!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  951. I do not have children, but believe the best way for anyone to stay healthy is to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Not only does your body need hydration, your brain really needs a lot of hydration to work well too.

  958. Keeping kids healthy begins in the home. Good nutrition, good lessons in common sense by modeling those safe sensible behaviors. Also hydration, vitamin supplements, prayer and exercise. Thank you for this opportunity. I voted for you, commented about Marshall’s and TJ Maxx. I am following, liking, joining and subscribing.
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  959. My 7 and 8 yr olds are working on their 2nd degree black belts in TaeKwonDo. This takes a lot out of them. I make sure they eat plenty of fresh fruits and veggies and they always carry a water bottle with them to karate.

    roblyn66 at yahoo dot com

  968. My daughters don’t play sports, but we work out to jackie warner videos 3 times a week. We finish each workout with an orange gatorade. It’s our favorite!

  971. I don’t have school age kids-the best tip is staying proactive about hydration. Thanks!

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  978. I still trudge to the gym four to five times a week in despite the worst winter weather in the Chicago area in years. Been x-country skiing too despite the brutal cold.

  981. I like the blow the whistle at bedtime, my oldest plays tee ball and is begging to play soccer when he is big enough, and I thing a good diet and enough sleep are two wonderful things to teach your kids thanks for the chance to win ea***********@***il.com

  982. My brother is a wrestler and to keep him healthy we make sure he is always eaeting something and staying hydrated. Weight loss and maintanence is such a big part of the sport so it is important that he stays very hydrated and eats normally! Thanks for the tips and giveaway!
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  988. my kids play the leagues summer sports and i always have drinks and snacks so they dont dehidrate.

  990. I think the “Use Sports Sense to Power Schoolwork” is very true. My nieces and nephew are a good example of that philosophy

  993. My daughter plays soccer and she is in gymnasics… I always have Gatorade on hand to keep her hydrated!

  996. My sons are four and play soccer and take swimming lessons. I make sure that they get all of the nutrition that they need to keep them healthy by making all fruits and vegetables available to them at all times.

  998. I like Gatorade on Facebook. My initials are M.O. (My name is very unique and I don’t want to post it for all to see, I hope that can still count.)

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  1009. My kids don’t play sports. When we do things like bike rides, etc. we make sure to bring water.

  1014. My son plays baseball and basketball. I keep him healthy by making sure he eats right and gets lots of rest.

  1019. My kids play baseball and I try to keep them healthy by feeding them veggies and fruit.

  1025. My son does karate. He loves healthy foods especially broccoli.
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  1026. I “Like” Gatorade on Facebook.
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  1035. My kids aren’t into sports right now. My son did play baseball for six years, but stopped when he was in 8th grade. Right now he’s big into Boy Scouts, so he is hiking, camping, etc. The girls love to just play outside.

  1040. I have kids. My older ones play sports. I try to have them keep hydrated by supplying them with plenty of water and fresh fruit.

  1042. both my sons play football/baseball,exercise,practice and gatorade!
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  1048. yes my son and daughter both play basketball and soccer and they drink lots of water i buy it by the cases so they have plenty for practices and games..they also love their vegetables

  1055. My 11 year old is really into sports and we make sure he eats healthy and gets plenty of rest. Being a team mom I make sure there is plenty of gatorade and water at every game and practice.

  1056. I have young children who are not into organized sports yet but we love to stay active playing.

  1057. My son plays soccer, track and ultimate firsbee and jogs. He keeps healthy by limiting sodas and energy drinks along with drinking plenty of water. He takes adult gummy vitamins and eats a balanced diet. We have always had a bedtime which gives at least 8 hours sleep.

  1058. My favorite tip is: Be Proactive About Hydration. I work out regularly and think this is so important!

  1060. My kindergarten and 2nd grader play tennis:) I keep them healthy by elimenating as much sugar, empty calories, and preservatives as possible. Hope to win the great giveaway!

  1061. My daughter doesn’t play sports. I try to keep her healthy by serving her healthy meals and drinks. I encourage her to exercise and get enough sleep and rest.

  1063. My son is 11 and he plays Basketball (2 years); Football (2 years); and Baseball (8 years). I keep him healthy by having him drink lots of water and Gatorade while playing. In addition, I feed him a low sugar diet, with lots of fresh fruits and veggies. I buy organic foods from Whole Foods to ensure freshness. He keeps a regular schedule, going to bed and getting up at the same time, and I always make certain he gets at least 9 hours of sleep. We go in for regular physicals to ensure that he’s healthy and fit to play sports.

  1064. My daughter runs cross country and my son plays football and they do like to rehydrate with Gatorade after competitions.

    Thanks.

  1067. My son does not currently do any extra sports, but we are looking at getting him into Karate

  1070. Thanks for the giveaway…we try to keep our kids healthy in their sporting activities by keeping them well hydrated, and providing them healthy snacks before/after their practices & games.

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

  1081. Our son plays baseball in the summer and we keep him healthy with lots of hydration, good quality foods, and vitamins!
    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

  1092. i don’t have kids, but my fave tip was to get plenty of sleep, including removing some computers/cell phones/distractions from the bedroom

  1101. My favorite tip is that young athletes will be tired after sports, so they should finish priority and difficult homework
    earlier in the day.

  1105. my daughter doesn’t play sports in a organized league but she plays basketball with my fiance’ and tennis with me. I try to keep her healthy by encouraging water drinking and hand washing

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