Kids Activity LA

Why Children Need Physical Activity to Grow up Strong and Healthy Doing certain types of exercise have been proven to help children build stronger muscles and bones. Developing a good physical foundation from a young age includes building healthy bone mass and density. This will help reduce the risk of developing bone-related diseases such as osteoporosis later on in life and in addition, could prevent heart complications. According to recent data released by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) there are three types of physical activities that should be included each week for children and adolescents. The CDC also recommends that in order to try and build/maintain a healthy lifestyle, children and adolescents should complete 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on a daily basis. Some examples of exercises your child can incorporate into their daily routine are: 1. Aerobic Activity: Should be implemented at least 3 days a week. Thirty to ...

Back to School: Helping Your Child get back on Track Following the Pandemic 1. Do not be afraid to ask for help Returning to in-person learning is new for all of us! Help your child feel confident in asking their teachers, counselors, and or other school administrators for assistance in any adjustments to their daily routine as they are getting back to the classroom. Our Royal Staff is happy to share anything we’re seeing and hearing, as thousands of students have returned to school over the past week. There is no replacement for face-to-face interaction, and we’re excited to see schools re-open for much needed in-person learning.  2. Create a checklist  There is nothing wrong with a good old fashioned list or white board to remind us of things that we need to accomplish, and make sure our families are in sync! Families who write things down and use that source as a reference, find it to be extremely helpful -- especially in managing the busy schedules of families with student...

  How to be the Best Parent Possible, to your Student Athlete  We’ve all heard about (or have seen) the overbearing parent who shouts too loudly at games, bullies the coach to play their child more, and every once in a while gets ejected from the game. The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) even has a program for parents whose members make a pledge to, “Bench irrational behavior in youth sports.”  So, whether your child is extremely good at his or her sport, or still struggling to do the basics, here are five tips on being a good role model and helping your child to make the most of his or her playing experience: 1. Focus on the fun of the sport: Through trials and tribulations (repition) is the basis of how we learn everything. We have to make some mistakes along the way, in order to learn how to do things the right way.  You want to try not to rate your child’s performance based on others. This will introduce a sense of doubt or shame when your child make mi...

Youth Basketball: What Parents Should be Keeping in Mind Whether you’re just starting out in the sport or well on your way to playing club ball, a basketball parent comes to realize that basketball, like some other sports, is one that has a culture all its own. Some of these things you will no doubt be familiar with – others, perhaps, not so much. Here are a few things I’ve learned over the years as a basketball parent: 1. It is perfectly normal for your first youth basketball game, especially if your kids are younger than five, to resemble that of circus or farm. There are wandering cattle, lost sheep, and lots of whistles. 2. As a parent of a little dribbler, you might feel you need to purchase “the best” basketball shoes so that your child’s ankles are fully supported. This parent didn’t. Our daughter wore her typical athletic sneakers her first season. For our child’s second basketball season, we bought the least expensive basketball shoe at our local sports store. Our young kids...

  LeBron James has just released to the public, a full hour personal workout video titled, "LeBron Time." It is a special treat to gain some knowledge from one of the game's best players of all time. We encourage you to sit down when you have an hour spare and watch the video in its entirety.   To give you a glimpse into what you can expect to see, James performs a lot of advanced skill drills and exercise techniques.  Most players won’t have the equipment he uses, so we've focused only on the shooting part of his workout. We really hope you enjoy and can learn something from this! https://youtu.be/wQWmRIHavC8 Routine: 1. Right Corner Midrange – 10 Makes 2. Right Wing Midrange – 10 Makes 3. Top of Key Midrange – 10 Makes 4. Left Wing Midrange – 10 Makes 5. Left Corner Midrange – 10 Makes 6. Free Throws – 5 Makes 7. Right Wing: 1 Dribble Pull-Up – 4 Each Direction – 8 Makes 8. Top of Key: 2 Dribble Pull-Up – 4 Each Direction – 8 Makes 9. Left Wing: 2 Dribble Pull-Up –...

Raising kids is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world — and the one for which you might feel the least prepared. Here are nine child-rearing tips that can help you feel more fulfilled as a parent. 1. Boosting Your Child's Self-Esteem Kids start developing their sense of self as babies when they see themselves through their parents' eyes. Your tone of voice, your body language, and your every expression are absorbed by your kids. Your words and actions as a parent affect their developing self-esteem more than anything else. Praising accomplishments, however small, will make them feel proud; letting kids do things independently will make them feel capable and strong. By contrast, belittling comments or comparing a child unfavorably with another will make kids feel worthless. 2. Catch Kids Being Good Have you ever stopped to think about how many times you react negatively to your kids in a given day? You may find yourself criticizing far more often than complim...