It’s easy for adults to forget what it was like being a teen. Often we hear others talking about how they miss ‘the good old days” back in highschool when they didn’t have serious responsibilities and that they miss the free time they had to hang out with friends and do the things they loved….
Winters over the last few years have continuously become harsher and scientists believe this has made allergy seasons worse than ever. With longer dormant periods, at the first sign of spring, trees send a rush of pollen into the air. As spring’s tree pollen allergies wind down, grass and other summer allergies begin to flare:…
One of the greatest joys of raising children (and perhaps, too, one of the most underappreciated) is when your child has matured to the point that they can partake in team sports and have the confidence to make independent athletic decisions – whether that means taking shots or assisting a teammate or two. It’s at…
At Koa, as we have previously discussed, we take every possible precaution to ensure that children are protected from injury. However, every athlete and parent should be aware that accidents happen. Most injuries include minor cuts and bruises and will heal on their own in little time. Occasionally, however, more serious injuries occur and these…
At KOA sports, we do everything in our power to ensure that our athletes are safe, and that includes retaining the services of a DC and Maryland personal injury lawyer. With the help of the experienced Washington DC personal injury attorneys at Cohen & Cohen, PC, we can see that we are up-to-date on all…
We’ve spoken before about the importance of mental health in young athletes. Mental health affects physical health and athletic performance, while the two former can affect one’s mental health. Sports can be a great way to boost a child’s social skills and self-esteem on and off the playing field. However, as children near adolescence, they…
Dentists– like the nearby dentists in Cary NC and the farther off dentists in Dublin CA know– high impact sports can do damage to your children’s mouths. While it’s true enamel is the hardest substance in the body, your young athlete’s teeth are still susceptible to damage or even falling out. In the US, nearly…
Koa is excited to welcome Echoes of Nature to our summer camp field! As nature is increasingly removed from our lives with each passing year, it becomes all the more important to remind ourselves and our children about its beauty and benefits! The programs are based on natural science topics with the use of LIVE native…
The benefits of youth sports have long been heralded across America. Today, more than 30 million adolescents and children around the country participate in some athletic activity, be it individual or in a team. The physical health benefits of an active childhood are known and documented, but did you know that sports can improve our…
