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For Preemies and Parents, Kangaroo Care is More Than a Calming Touch. It’s Treatment.

Stanford Childrens

Jordan McMiller with son Kairii in the NICU at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford On any given day in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford , a parent leans back in a recliner with a newborn nestled on their bare chest. The room hums with monitors and soft whispers. But in this moment, what matters most is skin on skin.

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10 Key Insights on Balancing Specialization and Diversity in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Published by Morgan Sullivan, Athletic Director, CoachYouth sports have evolved dramatically over the years, with parents and coaches often faced with the challenge of how best to guide athletes in their developmental journeys. The debate surrounding specialization versus diversity in youth sports has gained significant traction, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach.

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Physical literacy from philosophy to practice

PE Scholar

The philosophical foundations of physical literacy to discuss how philosophy can be operationalised in physical education practice.

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Sideline Etiquette 101

Better Coaching

A Code of Conduct Youll Actually FollowBy Morgan Sullivan, Athletic Director & CoachWhy We Need a Sideline CodeOn most weekends, the soundtrack of youth sports is a mash-up of whistles, cheering, andtoo oftenadults losing their cool. Nationwide, officials are walking away, participation in organized sports has slipped 13 percent since 2019, and many kids cite pressure from parents as a reason for quitting altogether.Project PlayThe irony?

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Floor Hockey PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Floor hockey PE lesson plans are more than just a fun way to get students movingthey help young learners develop key skills like stick handling, passing, and shooting. These fast-paced and engaging activities also promote coordination, teamwork, and spatial awareness, making them a valuable addition to any physical education class. In this article, well explore how floor hockey games for elementary PE align with SHAPE standards, preview a variety of exciting game options with activity descripti

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Supporting Multilingual Patients in Speech-Language Pathology

Stanford Childrens

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Montha time to raise awareness about communication health and celebrate the diversity of the patients we serve. One of the most common myths speech-language pathologists (SLPs) encounter is the idea that bilingualism causes language delays or confusion. In truth, being bilingual is not a disorder. Bilingualism Does Not Cause Delays Children learning two or more languages may show different language patterns compared to monolingual peers, but these differen