Sportii Kids: The Sideline

Proper hydration is one of the most overlooked performance tools for young athletes. Even mild dehydration can affect energy, focus, and endurance — especially during soccer games and practices. Here’s a simple, science-backed way parents can keep kids hydrated and performing their best. Why Hydration Matters for Kids in Sports Children lose fluids faster than adults and don’t always recognize thirst until they’re already dehydrated. Research shows that dehydration of just 1–

As parents of active kids, we’ve all had those moments: your child heads into practice full of excitement… and halfway through, their energy suddenly disappears. They’re dragging, frustrated, or just “not themselves.” Most of the time, it’s not effort or attitude — it’s fuel . Kids burn through energy quickly, especially with after-school sports stacked on top of a full school day. And when their snacks don’t support that effort, performance and mood take the hit. Here are fi

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