It’s never too early for children to get into physical activity. The benefits include physical fitness, socialization and ...

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Another school year begins with parents hoping that their children do not just excel in the classroom but also on the sports field. While few parents harbour hopes of their children becoming ...

If you’re preparing to register your child for summer sports camps and fall, team sports, Nirav Pandya, MD, orthopedic surgeon at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, has some suggestions for how to ...

New data lists the top activities and sports that cause the most injuries in children. Playground equipment is the most dangerous for kids under 4, while football is the top risk for kids aged 5-14.

Getting ready for a new sports season can be exciting for kids and parents alike. But before your child hits the field or court, it’s important to make sure they are physically ready to play. That’s ...

An investigation into 158 youth motocross deaths shows inconsistent safety measures cause preventable fatalities nationwide.

Every time there is a head trauma, cardiac arrest, or other major injury among professional sports, parents take a deep breath. “That athlete is someone’s child. Could that be my child?” Cardiac ...

A series of recent kids’ sports injuries, some fatal, have reignited a question for many families: Is my child safe playing sports? At least three student football players in the US have died since ...

The holiday season is upon us, and everyone is racing to find the best presents. Some years, it can be hard to find the right ...