Category: Stress Management for Children

• Two Sports, One Season:   the good, the bad and the ugly.  

  

  Cross country + soccer is the most common in-season double for Pennsylvania high schoolers. It’s tempting: more playing time, more fitness, more fun. But does the endurance engine of cross country really pair with the speed-and-sprint metabolism of soccer—and at what cost?  Because this is a very sensitive topic, I included many sources in this…

  Joe Carei

  August 29, 2025

  Family, High School, Injury, Performance, running, Running Potential, social media mental health, Sport Psychology, Stress, Stress Management for Children, teenagers, Training, Youth Exercise, Youth Running, Youth Sports

  exercise, Fitness, football high school, Grant fisher, health, high school athletes, high school sports, injury risk, nfhs, Recovery, soccer, teen athletes, Training, volleyball, wellness

• Youth Running: How much is too much?

  

  Running is often hailed as a beneficial activity for people of all ages, promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and social interaction. However, when it comes to children, questions arise regarding the appropriateness of training, the ideal mileage, and the potential psychological impacts of competitive running. I hope to introduce the benefit of health, mileage recommendations,…

  Joe Carei

  March 5, 2024

  child health, coaching, Family, Fitness, Marathon Plan, Performance, Positive Mindsset, Running Potential, Stress Management for Children, Uncategorized, Youth Exercise, Youth Running, Youth Sports

  60 minutes exercise, children running, mileage for children, parental pressure in running, promoting youth running, running positive for kids

• Checklist for a Mentally Healthy School Year

  

  The start of a new school year can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for children and parents alike.   It’s essential to prioritize their mental well-being along with their academic success. These both go hand in hand.  A healthy parent/student relationship is paramount in both parties mental health.  As parents of six children, over the…

  Joe Carei

  August 26, 2023

  Bullying, child health, Children and phone, Family, First Day of School, Mealtime, Mental Health, Outdoor activities, Peer Pressure, Positive Mindset, Social Connections, social media mental health, Social Skills, Stress, Stress Management for Children, teenagers, Time Management

  Bullying, children, children mental health, First Day of School, Mental Health, New school year, parent/student relationship, parenting, peer pressuer, Positive Affirmation, positive mindse, realistic expectations, reduce stress in children, school, School routine, screen time, shared mealtime, social connections for students, Stress