Brooke de Lench was watching one of her sons play in a high school football game, and what she saw worried her. He looked slow. Confused. Uncoordinated. No one else seemed to notice, but she saw enough to set off alarm bells. It wasn’t just that he was having an off day. A visit to the doctor confirmed her fears: her son was suffering from the residual effects of at least one concussion, and possibly more.
As chilly winter weather gives way to the green of springtime, kids and parents alike are drawn to the great outdoors. And that’s a good thing. Because loads of recent research shows the benefits of spending time in nature. Here are some highlights.
When it comes to being active as a family, one of our favorite things to do is a race. Races can be very inspiring and the energy at these events is something that has to be experienced. Calgary plays host to races almost every weekend, so there are many opportunities to participate as a family. But with so many different races being offered, it can be daunting to try and find one that matches a family best.
If you want to help your family live a healthier and more active life, you’re in luck. You live in a city where nearly 500 sport organizations offer over 85 different sport activities. No matter what the sport, chances are there is a sport organization in Calgary that offers opportunities to learn and play. Participating in a wide variety of sport activities (as opposed to specializing in one sport or another) is particularly important for pre-adolescent boys and girls.
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