Tag: sports for kids

Big Kids

April 1

3 Benefits Of Sports In Child Development

After a 5 on 5 game where Gavin didn't score any points, Doug told him basketball isn't just about scoring

Doug Kramer shared on March 25, that Gavin, his only son, played his first ever organized 5 on 5 basketball game. “Gavin played his very first organized 5 on 5 game today. You could see he was excited, nervous and even confused, trying
Fitness & Nutrition

October 24

Can Kids Lift Weights? Yes, And Hidilyn Diaz Hopes So

Weightlifting doesn't stunt growth, researchers say. In fact, here are some benefits for kids that train for the sport.

While Hidilyn Diaz raises funds for the Paris Olympics, she still continues to make weightlifting equipment donations in her goal to give back and grow the sport in different parts of the country. Diaz and her husband Julius Naranjo donated to the
Tweens & Teens

October 2

3 Ways To Help Your Child Have A Positive Attitude In Sports

"But every time you got up and pressed forward," says Doug about his second-born.

Cheska and Doug Kramer’s second-born Scarlett just won a silver medal in taekwondo. This was her first face-to-face sparring tournament. The Instagram post shows photos of the family smiling and very proud parents but as Doug reveals in his caption, it wasn’t an
Tweens & Teens

September 15

Judy Ann Is A Proud Mom To Swimmer Yohan

Yohan recently bagged three medals for swimming!

Labis na ipinagmamalaki ni Judy Ann Santos ang tatlong napanalunang medalya ng panganay na anak niyang si Yohan Agoncillo.Sa Instagram noong Linggo, September 11, ibinahagi ni Judy Ann ang larawan nilang mag-ina habang nasa isang swimming event.Hindi mawari ang kaligayahang naramdaman ni
News

September 11

Sports Runs In The Family: 5 Facts About Alex Eala

Alex Eala's mom is a SEA Games Bronze medalist and her brother is also a tennis player in the US.

The Philippines is having a great time in sports this past decade. (Who can forget the much-needed high that the Olympic wins of Hidilyn Diaz, Carlos Yulo, and EJ Obiena lifted Filipinos' spirits? Especially during the pandemic?)Alex Eala, the 17-year-old tennis champion,
Real Parenting

April 27

Sports At An Early Age Provides Kids Many Benefits

Sports at a young age has many benefits–here are a few reminders to develop healthy mindsets and habits

Ina Raymundo’s only son Jakob Poturnak just turned 18-years-old and the mom of five couldn’t help but get emotional with her Instagram post dedicated to him. “Dear Jakob, As you turn 18 today, I can’t help but reminisce…” she begins her post. She
Inspiration

July 31

Margielyn Didal Being Awesome At The Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Her “happy to be here!” personality showed up on the world stage!

If you’ve been following the Tokyo 2020 Olympics or the local news, you’ve probably caught a glimpse of 22-year-old skateboarder and Filipino Olympian Margielyn Didal. She showed up to the Olympics with her mad skills and shining attitude!The gold medalist in the 2018 Asian Games went
Tweens & Teens

July 27

Meet The Youngest Athletes At The #Tokyo2020 Olympics

They’re all making their countries proud!

When kids are involved in sports, they learn valuable lessons along the way. Determination, hard work, and persistence to keep going are mastered, along with the skills it takes to do well.Did you know that the youngest Olympian ever to compete was a 10-year-old?
Preschooler

November 11

Kids Do A Group Hug During A Basketball Game

The sweet moment was captured by the dad of one of the kids.

A children’s basketball team in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, gathered for a team huddle on March 30, 2019 but couldn’t help but show a little love for each other.Gurpreet Singh Dhillon shared footage on Instagram of his five-year-old son in a group hug
Preschooler

April 1

Ice Skating Lessons

Spark your child's passion this summer! Figure skating anyone?

Name a summer class or sport or hobby, and we’re likely guilty of having tried it during my daughters’ growing up years. We have quite a list, ranging from archery to badminton, watercolor painting to guitar lessons, speed reading to finger math.
Family Fun

April 22

11 Benefits a Child Gets From Playing Sports

Taking up a sport and other physical activities can put him ahead of his peers in more ways than one

Photo from surrey.caMany of us have encountered athletic kids while we were growing up. These are the kids who were always ready to engage in physical activities and were involved in one or two (or more!) sports. If you're one of them
Family Fun

March 9

2015 Summer Classes & Activities: Sports and Camping

Get your kids involved in sports and let them reap the benefits of an active lifestyle

Sports activities promote discipline, humility and the sense of being a team player, so to imbue these values in your child, get them into sports this summer!Photo from multiplemayhemmamma.com• Multiple sports 1Milo Sports ClinicBadminton / Basketball / Bowling / Chess / Football /
News

March 4

The Younghusband Football Academy : Setting the Foundations of Football in the Philippines

Brothers Phil and James tell us what they think of their Filipino teammates, their vision for the sport, and what makes Filipino parents different.

There is no doubt that football has gained quite a popularity in the Philippines in the last few months, thanks to the half-Filipino, half-British Younghusband brothers, Phil and James who lead the Azkals team. Their successive wins have attracted a growing fan
Toddler

December 17

4 Reasons Soccer Is A Great Sport For Your Toddler

Boost your child's health and teach the value of teamwork with this loved sport.

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