February 24th 2014
HELP! I think my 6 year old is incontinent! I have received this concern and request for advice a number of times. I know these moms and girls are not alone, and often I hear from them after they have been looking for a solution for months (doctors, internet research etc). This feels like a...
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November 22nd 2013
The rise in concern for concussion management and discussions about return to play in kids sports have been a hot topic on twitter and facebook over the last few years. I followed it with professional and personal interest. My 8 year old son, Zack, has hit his head more times than I would like to...
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February 20th 2013
Dear Greg, Thanks for a well written and thought provoking response to my Dear Coach blog. As you noted, “not an attack”, just an opportunity for a discussion. You brought up many great points, so let’s discuss! For those listening in to our conversation, please read Dear Coach, then Dear Julie to follow along. I...
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February 12th 2013
Dear Coach, We have been sampling gymnastics facilities to look for a program where the coaching staff seemed to understand that 99% of the kids participating would excel and grow through participation, but ultimately would not be Olympians. No coaches barking out orders or “punishing” kids for mistakes along their individual physical learning curves. Overall,...
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