The 24-hour rule is a new phenomenon in youth sports and is creating quite a stir in the coaching community. In general terms, the rule states that a parent should not contact a coach until after 24 hours to make remarks, complaints, or observations about an athletic conference. The idea behind this rule is to […]
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Exercise is a great way to get outside and enjoy your day, but there are a few tips to make physical activity a little more Earth-friendly! Purchase re-usable water bottles rather than disposable plastic bottles. Plastic bottles can take decades to decompose in landfills, and even if recycled, energy is still utilized to break down […]
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Find that you hit a slump in the afternoon and feel like your energy is totally gone? Or do you get hangry (hunger + angry) around 3:00 pm and just don’t know how you’ll make it to dinnertime? Well, the answer could be in your lunchbox! Here are some ideas of ways to up your […]
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Monday, April 17 was a very special day for 3 of our HKRS family members- Boston Marathon Day! Brooke Magni (Lancaster, PA), Manager at the National Office, Lindsay Vogt, Deephaven, MN Coordinator, and Luke Krebs, Wayne, PA Coordinator, all completed the 121st Boston Marathon. This 26.2 mile race winds through the streets of Hopkinton through […]
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Even when our intentions are best, there can still be a few small things that you can tweak to get the most out of your healthy diet. Here are a few small suggestions to get you the best nutritional bang for your buck. Shake your non-dairy. Almond, soy, and other non-dairy milks are often fortified […]
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Running Series finds foothold, strong turnout in St. Charles Parish April 13, 2017 | 8:00AM Children ran around, burned off calories and perhaps began establishing some lifelong healthy habits at the Healthy Kids Running Series kickoff event at the West Bank Bridge Park in Luling, and results already indicate the event has become a hit. […]
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As parents, we know how quickly our kid’s feet can grow! It seems like you buy them a pair of sneakers they’re already ready for a new size, but it’s also important for your kid to wear shoes that aren’t completely dead to help ward off injuries. Don’t know what a worn out shoe looks […]
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Finding snacks that are good for your kids, travel well, and won’t turn into a giant at the bottom of a backpack can feel like trying to chase a unicorn, but never fear! Vegetarian Times magazine has published the perfect recipe! Have a peanut allergy in the family? Feel free to substitute sunflower seed butter […]
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Getting your child to eat any kind of vegetable or fruit is a feat in and of itself, but there are times when it’s best to serve them raw versus cooked. In some cases, when plant foods are heated, their available nutritional content can be altered, reduced, or eliminated altogether. Vitamin C, common in many fruits and especially […]
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This spring season we welcome a new sponsor for our Texas locations, the Texas Beef Council. The Texas Beef Council (TBC) is a non-profit organization charged with the promotion and marketing of beef and beef products. TBC is funded by Texas farmers and ranchers through the national Beef Checkoff program and the Texas state Beef […]
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