DANGER ON THE FIELD For a lot of kids, back-to-school doesn’t just mean back to class — it means back to the court or field. Each year, 7.8 million middle and high school students enroll in school-sanctioned sports. While sports are fun experiences, offering exercise, growth, and personal development, school sports are also the main cause of concussions in teenagers. The Brain Trauma Foundation estimates 3.8 million athletes suffer from concussions every year, and most go untreated. Here’s what parents need to do to help protect their kids from concussions. like a bloody nose or broken arm, some athletes worry that raising concerns about a concussion will make them look “weak” or mean they are “letting down” their teammates. Let your athlete know this is not the case. Impress upon them how serious concussions really are and assure them that they won’t lose their position on the team or jeopardize their future sports career if they report a concussion. And make sure your athlete’s coach is sending the same message. How Parents Can Protect Their Athlete From a Life-Changing Concussion
WORD SEARCH August Being active always comes with the risk of getting a few bumps or bruises, but coaches, parents, and athletes should take necessary precautions against traumatic brain injuries that can impact kids for the rest of their lives. Talk to Your Child’s Coach It is important for parents to make sure the coaches being trusted to look after young athletes know how to handle a concussion. Parents are allowed to raise questions in regard to their child’s well-being, and if a coach gets defensive when asked about concussions, they might not be the right fit to handle your child’s athletic needs. Children’s National has a list of questions every parent should ask their kid’s coaches at RiseAndShine.childrensnational.org/concussion- prevention-10-questions-ask-youth-sports-coaches.
Use Properly Fitted Equipment In high-contact sports, like football, lacrosse, and rugby, properly fitted helmets, shoulder pads, and mouth guards can do a lot to prevent concussions. That’s right, mouth guards don’t just protect an athlete’s teeth. A good mouth guard stabilizes the jaw and helps prevent or lessen the severity of a concussion. This is why athletes in lower-contact sports, like basketball and soccer, should also wear mouth guards. Equipment doesn’t prevent all concussions, but it goes a long way toward protecting athletes. Enforce Concussion Reporting One reason so many concussions go untreated is because athletes don’t report when they are hurt. Since concussions are not visible
SUMMER GRILLED HALIBUT
If you’re tired of grilling hamburgers at this point in the summer, try using your grill for something a little different. This easy halibut recipe is a great change of pace.
Ingredients • 4 boneless, skinless halibut fillets, about 5 ounces each • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling • 1 lemon
• 2 pounds mixed tomatoes, sliced • 1/2 cup hearts of palm, drained • Basil leaves, for garnish • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions 1. Lightly oil grill grates and heat grill to medium. 2. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest onto halibut fillets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Grill halibut, turning just once, for about 5 minutes on each side. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, hearts of palm, juice from lemon, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Garnish salad with basil. Spoon salad over grilled halibut. Serve.
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