Guest blog: Lessons Learned
Apr
10
2012
I never really thought about all the advice I had been given over the course of my life and its influence until recently. In my last year of high school, as I prepare to leave home for college,...
Kids
Superstar Challenge!
Apr
04
2012
What happens when a unstoppable winter athlete meets an unmovable track and field star? You’re about to find out… Our Superstar Challenges series is pitting Apolo Ohno against other...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Athletes, Kids, Teens, Underage Drinking
10 Ways to Instill Healthy Lifestyle Habits in Your Children
Apr
04
2012
Blog Post #1 of 2 from our guest author: SPARK Children learn from the influences around them. Part of growing up is creating the habits that will follow your children throughout their lifetimes and...
Guest Writers, Kids, Parents
USA Swimming
Partnering with USA Swimming for a healthier future
Apr
04
2012
We are pleased to announce our newest partnership with USA Swimming, the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States. The partnership is a key component of outreach efforts...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Athletes, Kids, Underage Drinking
Dr. Wolf: Grudges send your teen the wrong message
Mar
29
2012
From The Globe and Mail: Hannah and her mother went clothes shopping at the mall. Both were pleased with their purchases and celebrated with lattés at the Morning Star Café. They had a...
Guest Writers, Kids, Parents, Teens
Power Play!
Mar
13
2012
Today, America’s First Lady Michelle Obama is joining Samantha Cameron, wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron and some of our nation’s finest Olympic athletes at American...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Kids, Parents
community service
Julie Foudy: Choose to Matter Winners!
Mar
06
2012
Guest post from Julie Foudy: I feel like the proud mother of 70 babies. Well, ok, 70 leadership service projects.  I truly felt that same sense of pride while reading about these awesome...
Athletes, Guest Writers, Kids, Teens
Happy Birthday, and thank you, Dr. Seuss!
Mar
02
2012
Today is National Read Across America Day, in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Schools and libraries across the country are celebrating the importance of reading and the whimsical world of...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Kids, Parents
Dr. Wolf: ‘Your divorce ruined my life.’ What to do when your child blames you
Feb
17
2012
From The Globe and Mail It was Sunday night and Lucas’s mother had had it with her 15-year-old son. “I am just sick of this. Look at this mess. I ask you to clean up the kitchen, and...
Kids, Partners, Teens
Our partnership with DC Scores expands
Feb
13
2012
DC Scores has been a valued partner over the past few years, and we are excited to expand our partnership for the current school year!  Our partnership during 2011-2012 school year created the...
Events, Kids, News Responses, Partners, Underage Drinking, Teens

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