Top 3 Reasons Why Kids Love a Sport
According to a study by Professor Amanda Visek of the Department of Exercise Science at George Washington University in 2014, “The No. 1 reason kids play sports is because it’s fun.” however by the age of 13, 70% of kids who venture into sports eventually lose interest. Most of us will think of fun as […]
Is your child at risk? The Consequences of Vitamin D Deficiency
According to the Journal of Nutrition by the University of Oxford in 2015, 70% of children in general populations are Vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D is a nutrient in which production depends mainly on sunlight exposure, Vitamin D levels in children are greatly affected by changes in lifestyle. Children today spend less time outdoors than […]
Is Your Child Moving Enough? Are you Assisting your Child Into a Life of Obesity?
Obesity is becoming a global issue. According to the World Health Organization, overweight children in South East Asia have risen by 150% in the last decade. An estimated 6.6 million young children under 5 years old are currently obese. (WHO, 2019) While not all overweight children go on to become overweight adults, obesity in adulthood […]
Cute or Uncoordinated? Does your Child’s Clumsiness Mean Something?
Every kid has their own way of being quirky, awkward or uncoordinated. While this might seem cute to most parents, there are some signs that you should never disregard. Here are 3 signs to know if your clumsy child may actually need help. 1. Difficulty in Developing Gross Motor Skills Starting from infancy, there are […]
Is your Child not Hydrated Enough? Smart Ideas to Drink More Water Daily
Tips to get your Child to Drink More Water! It can be difficult to get your children to drink water, however, drinking water is important, even more so if they are active. Our bodies lose water through sweating, digestion, and even breathing. Here are a few ways you can follow to get your kids to […]
Kids Driving You Crazy? Activities to do during the Summer
Here’s 8 Ideas you can do in Singapore during the Summer to Entertain your Kids 1. BE BOARD! Monopoly has most probably caused more arguments than it’s solved, however, it is a great early introduction to teaching the children the value of property & rent. Who knows – it could even be an excellent gateway […]
7 Reasons Why You and Your Kids Should Play Sports on Sand
There’s plenty of discussion about being beach-ready for summer, and what better way to get ready, than on the beach itself? Sand-based sport or training is not a new concept but it is increasingly being used across a number of sports due to a host of benefits that it brings. It’s FUN! Let’s face it, […]
Successful career by playing sports from a young age
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg was a fencer, Walmart’s Doug McMillon was a basketballer and General Electric’s Jeffrey Immelt was a footballer; When you think about it, it’s not really all that shocking that 95% of Fortune 500 CEOs played sports. Many of the characteristics developed through sports—communication, teamwork, decision-making skills—are exactly what constitutes a great leader […]
