— Dear Athletic Support: Every time we travel, my son gets constipated. I know this sounds silly, but since he’s currently on a travel-league baseball team, it’s actually pretty serious. The worst part is the constipation impacts his play. Generally, he won’t go number two the entire time we’re away from the house. We’ve tried MiraLAX…
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Athletic Support: ‘Keeping Our Kids Healthy’
— Dear Athletic Support: Have you ever heard of Accutane? It’s an acne medicine my son takes. One of its side effects is increased sensitivity to sunlight. That’s putting it gently. When my son gets home from football workouts, his whole face is sunburned. He’s been peeling like a snake! I’m all for him working…
Athletic Support: ‘Vulnerability Is Key During Pandemic’
How to talk to your kids about COVID.
How to talk to your kids about COVID.
Athletic Support: ‘Sick of COVID-19’
But at least you're not really sick, right?
But at least you’re not really sick, right?
Athletic Support: ‘Wearing Masks to Practice’
Don't make it harder than it has to be.
Don’t make it harder than it has to be.
Athletic Support: ‘Racial Tensions Rise as Sports Gear up Again’
The locker room is a melting pot of races, but what happens when the pot boils over?
The locker room is a melting pot of races, but what happens when the pot boils over?
Athletic Support: ‘Silver Lining for Post Pandemic Sports’
It's not all doom and gloom.
It’s not all doom and gloom.
Athletic Support: ‘Forcing Kids to Practice During Pandemic’
How far is too far?
How far is too far?
Athletic Support: ‘Coach Disappears After Season Is Cancelled’
Are coaches really in it for the kids?
Are coaches really in it for the kids?
Athletic Support: ‘Will There be Football in the Fall?’
Yes, but it will be different.
Yes, but it will be different.
Athletic Support: ‘What Happens to the Team if a Player gets COVID-19?’
Could it be the end of the season?
Could it be the end of the season?
Athletic Support: ‘With Sports Gone, Son’s Grades Tanking’
How to keep your kids motivated during a pandemic.
How to keep your kids motivated during a pandemic.
Athletic Support: ‘Lost Without Sports’
Searching for new games to play.
Searching for new games to play.
Athletic Support: ‘Teddy Bears and Tessellations’
What you look for during these strange times, you will find.
What you look for during these strange times, you will find
Athletic Support: ‘How to Stay in Shape During a Pandemic’
Both physically and mentally.
Both physically and mentally.
Athletic Support: ‘What If COVID-19 Cancels My Son’s Senior Season?’
Looking for the silver linings.
Looking for the silver linings.