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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Frequent minor illnesses due to a compromised immune system. Safe Sport Policies and Guidelines An increasing number of governing bodies, including the NCAA and USA Baseball, have introduced guidelines for youth coaches. Declining performance despite intense efforts. Difficulty sleeping Changes in appetite.

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Stanford Children’s ‘Baby Whisperer’ Celebrates 24 Years of Comforting and Supporting Infants and Their Parents

Stanford Childrens

Studies have shown that human touch plays a major role in the progression of the infant’s neurodevelopmental function, from oxygen saturation, enhancing the immune system, creating a more stable heart rate, and even reducing a baby’s length of stay. It’s a merriment of benefits.”