Every parent wants to do the best things for their kids. Every parent wants to find new ways to bond with their kids, especially when they are very young. And every parent certainly wants to make sure that their child is happy and healthy. And the fact is that by participating in a Parent/Tot gymnastics class you can do all of that and more.Read More >
The one thing that all kids have to deal with at some point in their lives, and usually pretty early on as well, is stress. Stress from homework, exams, and, if they are a youth gymnast or other athlete, the stress of competition. While gymnastics and athletics are ultimately designed to be fun for kids, those who participate in sports at a competitive level can begin to feel a little stressed when meet time comes around.Read More >
“How was gym today?” is a question every gym parent wants to ask their kid on the car ride home.
Unfortunately, this age-old, open-ended question loses it’s importance when the word “fine” become the oh-so-common answer. Here is a list of 25 questions to ask your young athlete (not all in the same day of course), that will provide some welcome variety to you and your child!Read More >
As a sports parent, you are more than used to shuttling your child between meets and practices, and to supporting them along the way. And these days, as we are all a little more mindful of the need to stay fit, many sports parents take the time during the week to keep themselves in shape too. But what many families often miss is the opportunity to get active together.Read More >
Parents have more than a few choices when it comes to their children’s sports participation. With so many options for kids to participate in, what makes cheerleading one of the top options? Why has it become one of the fastest growing kids sports in the USA? And why should parents seriously consider this sport for their child?Read More >
Raising children can be a hugely rewarding, life-enriching experience but it can also be a huge source of stress and sometimes even despair. There are those who will wax lyrical about how every moment of child-rearing is a joy, but any realistic parent knows that those people are liars.
Children lie to their parents. They can be sneaky. They don’t listen to what they’re told and somehow, they can often seem to have been born with the ability to press just the right buttons to drive Mum and Dad nuts.Read More >
Protein. We all need it in our diets but are your active kids getting enough? It’s crucial that any child get enough protein, but especially so for a youth gymnast or other athlete. Protein aids muscle recovery when consumed after exercise and should account for 10% to 15% of calories that, according to pediatricians, active kids consume daily.Read More >
Gymnastics in and of itself is beneficial for gymnasts at all levels of participation. Sometimes, however, when gymnasts progress well and the sport becomes a bigger – and more serious – part of their lives – things change a little.Read More >
Camp is coming back at Integrity! Starting in early June we’ll be staging a wide range of full and half day camps for kids that offer all kinds of fun activities that help ward off those ‘I’m bored’ cries that usually begin about two days after school is over for the summer.
If this will be the first time your child has attended a day camp you may be wondering what to expect and just how you should prepare your child for some cool summer adventures. With all of that in mind here are some tips for helping your child get the most out of their summer camp experience this year.Read More >
As a parent you know that it’s crucial that your children get enough sleep, and that is especially true for teenagers whose school workload gets harder every year while conversely the results they get matter more than ever. Adding gymnastics or other athletic pursuits into the mix means that they need even more energy, making sleep even more essential.Read More >