OKso 2nd to Last 1

i truly enjoyed writing this blog and i hope after reading this you have an even clearer view about the games we play and the trouble we sometimes walk ourselves into. hopefully you've learned about the excitement, joy, and achievement that comes with sports too. just because kids die while playing sports doesnt mean yours has to.

LAST 1

ok....whew! this thing is finally over. i have reached 15 wall posts...FINALLY! well to summ it all up, kids die while playing sports. Thats my title, my topic, the truth and im sticking with it. problem is, people particularly parents, players, and coaches, are unaware of the severity of the situation. solution is, we can fix that. parents read this and teach your kids about safety not just in sports but driving, traveling alone, the opposite sex, etc. danger is all around us, we live, breathe and feel it. so be smart about it. dont let your kid be anotha number

Today

how bout today i saw a few kids on campus and instantly thought about them playing sports and sadly contributing to the 40% of children who get hurt playing sports alone. it was almost funny to think that this blog thng is catchy bc usually i wouldnt have put the 2 together and if i had, i probably wouldnt have thought much about it later. but the kids were so cute and i couldnt possibly wrap my mind around them getting hurt because of some misinformed or even uninformed parent and/or coach. maybe should go lyk an elementary school or something and talk 2 sumbody (anybody that'll listen) about the statistics behind theses supposed to be "safe" activites.

If It Happens

ok even when you know all there is to no about injuries and kids and sports and stuff...shit happens. kids get hurt they play hard and then they cry. so how bout we spend a little bit of time talkin bout some things to do when the well dries up....so i know you guys have alredy heard about the RICE method but if you havent here it is:
R: rest. try hard to reduce or stop using the injured part at all
I: ice. put an ice pack on it for a recommended time of about 20 minutes, make sure you take breaks in between so the area can heal a little and not go numb.
C:compression. reduces swelling and if the area is bleeding applying pressure will eventually stop the bleeding.
E: elevation. keep the injury above the heart. try a pillow and a chair to do this. lets get that blood pumping!

im pretty sure there are plenty sites out there to tell you guys about the RICE method, but i learned this in high school and we're just gonna say im an expert on it, ok. no? dang it...well heres the link (sigh)

Keep Your Kids Safe During Summer Sports, Here's How:

so we talked about winter, now its time for summer. its hot, its dry and fun just aint fun when you're dying of lung collapsel. lets keep em hydrated. confusion, dry mouth, and fatigue usully accompany dehydration and are common complaints that should never be overlooked. so please, please, please make sure you are takiing in more fluids than your actually losing and the results will be worth it, promise. second, dnt dress them in dark colors, period. we all should know by now that black absorbs heat and with global warming and all that its just too hot to be fashionable. put them in light, colorful, whites, and dry clothing. i prefer linen, its airy and classic. third, pack the sunscreen. it protects against the uv rays and stuff. the number after three, try to bring some fruit or cooling, healthy snacks to practice, games, and meets. the moisture in the fruit will help to hydrate as well as cool them off.

Keep Your Kids Safe During Colder Season Sports, Here's How:

1. Helmets: Wear Em!

majority of injuries in children is to the head. enforce wearing a helmet at all times because concussions, amnesia, nerve damage, and death are real you dnt wanna find this fact out 2 late if you know wat i mean.

1. Have a Look at the Route

In many of the studies, "collision was the leading mechanism (whatever that is) of injury. Parents are encouraged to walk the sled route to be certain there are no obstacles that could cause injury".

1. Avoid Crowded Areas

try hard to stay away from places where alot of people play, walk, run, hang out, anything...but i hope you practice his rule regardless of if sports are involved. kids get "KID"NAPPED

1. Supervise the Activities

the worst can happen right in front of you but with you there the accident is more likely to be responded to quickly and the right emergency personal contacted. i found this at sheknows.com because i thought the moms would like to know what other researchers and moms have to say about this topic 2

Stay Involved

as parents, you want to be involved in everything your child does, but sometimes getting just the little things taken care of can be overwhelming. the boss doesnt care if joey has a fever, traffic doesnt care that your late to go see his last day in kindergarden and the world doesnt care if your the best mom or not so why not prove it to yourself first. lets start by thinking of some strategies to impliment during those busy hours during work, after school, or when you just wanna lie down:

• have an organized, detailed schedule for activities, chores, and homework time
• when unable to participate directly have a designated partner to watch the kids
• keep emergency numbers in clear sight
• try to become affliated with teammates, team parents, coaches, anyone involved
• keep track of progess and/or decline in academics and other priorities
• show your support in all aspects of their lives, not just their sporty side

Gotta Have an Expert Opinion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVrimp1rURo

sorry im not computer literate lyk the rest of u guys but heres a link to this pretty straight video i found on youtube. thanks for watching listening and following ALL these posts !

April Showers Bring Long Hours

with warmer seasons approaching, so are the risks of pain and unwanted aches along with the naturally increasing number of children playing outside. this spring and summer prepare your tiny tots for a safe and exciting season of fun with a few simple techniques to prevent harm. First, lets check out which sport is right for your child. after reading the previous posts, analyze the numbers and come back to rrrriiiiiigggggghhhhhhttttttt here....second, lets follow this checklist for questions to consider after you've chosen the sport:
what season is the sport?
is prior knowledge and traing need?
water breaks? when and for how long
practice? after school, individual, weekends, summer
is the coach reputable?

also keep in mind that adolescents who are beginning a sport are at greater risk for injury

Problem Is....

parents are not properly informed and should really be interested with the numbers of the game and not the numbers of the game. in school they teach us that knowledge is the key to sucess well just bc your not in school doesnt mean you jus stop learning. after reading this blog i hope you walk away from your computer with understanding and enough advice to help you make the right decisions for your kids. bottom line....sports can be dangerous but being informed and knowledgeable is the doorway for picking an activity thats right for you and your kids bc if your involved like your supposed to be, this is your game too.

What Others Might Think

usually i wouldnt care wat others think but wen doing research its helpful to know what your competition has to say. heres wat mines wants you guys to know:

studies have shown the effect they have on supporting strong immune systems and an overall healthy outlook on life. children who participate in some form of organized sport are less likely to do drugs, drink alcohol, and involve themselves in socially unacceptable behavior. according to USATODAy, "90% of teachers and 86% of parents connect physical activity with improved academic performance and behavior." More recently, the percentage of overweight teens and children ages 6-11 has also increased almost 300% in the past 25 years, making the life expectancey of our kids shorter than ours. Meaning, if you dont want to outlive your kid you better get em in some kind of sport or make em run around the house a few times. i mean hey you make em eat CAULIFLOWER why not make em chase after a ball and bunch of scrambling 6year olds. theyll love you 4 it later.

Dnt Take My Word 4 It

Wanna know something pretty interesting?
most injuries dont even occur during the actual game....your kid is more likely to "strike out" and "break a leg" during practice alone! 62% more likely if you wanna hear the numbers. coaches are overworking and physically draining our pint-sized winners to the point of illness in many cases. dehydration and exhaustion are common complaints that if you hear, you better not ignore. in 2006, a 15-year old high school football player at Atlanta's Rockdale County High School was lifting weights indoors, performing a few drills, and running on the field. sounds like some pretty regular routine procedures right? well he died. at the time, Georgia's summer weather had occassionally exceeded 105F and was sufficatingly hot on most days . i know because i live there =) immediately following collapsel, he was admitted to the county hospital and then transferred to Children's Health Care of Atlanta,

WHERE HE DIED.

1 more thing, of heat stroke. i found that on cbs news by the way (search it!)


info please

Statistics on Sports-Related Injuries

Here are a few of America's most popular sports ranking from most to least injuries in children:

bicycling 275,000

basketball 207,000

football 188,000

baseball/softball 117,000

soccer 76,000



And even though not a sport, trampoline injuries follow close behind at 75,000. Surprisingly, most injuries occur during practice alone, estimating roughly 62% of the time.
Children who are under the age of 14, while fragile and clumsy they are more likely to be injured but not as bad as a 17 year old playing the same sport. Think about it....a 6 year old playing football for his pee wee league may collide with another 6 year old weighing lets say 65 pounds, now an older athlete may run into another teenager with much more force and much more body mass, possibly 200 pounds! So even though the majority of kids admitted into a hospital are under the age of 14, they usually are minor and include falls, collisions, and slight head injuries.


heres a link to so you can check it out for yourself: http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=7475

Prevention

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, coaches for youth sports are taught to encourage players to practice safe techniques and follow the rules of the game. alot of times athletes are taught to keep playing through the pain and just KEEP GOING! playing through an injury can result in even more complicated problems as well as long term medical issues. i'm sure we've all known an old gramp or gram that constantly complains of back pain and/or neck discomfort. well it might just be old age but if they were involved in some kind of sport in their younger days


coaches teaching concussions

when it hurts

Almost 30million kids are involved in some form of organized sport and every year more than 3.5 million injuries occur in the U.S. alone; one-third of which are sports related. many kids find their start mark at school sports, recreation parks, or intramrals. but when is throwing the football with neighborhood friends not fun? usually when your little Joey is just another number in the 3.5 million children that are betrayed by their favorite hobby.

positive side of sports

KIDS DIE WHILE PLAYING SPORTS! It's true people. Many children and their parents are unaware of the negative effects of recreation. Of course there are positive aspects like the fact that teachers and instructors have found that children who are involved in extracurricular activities are more likely to suceed and exhibit real learning of the subject. Human beings in general, usually do better when they have goals and aspirations to shoot for.