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Too Much Or Not Enough?

Submitted by TimeOut on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 19:58.

First, let me say as a baseball coach: THANK YOU MOMSTEAM! Excellent job on educating me about the hydration situation. Now I am hearing that kids can actually get sick or even die if they have too much water or sports drinks. Is this true?

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Yes, but....

Submitted by batc (not verified) on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 21:02.

Yes, it is true that too much water can cause problems like you describe. However, the amount

What to do? Too hot or no?

Submitted by Sportsmom1978 on Mon, 08/04/2008 - 12:36.

Hello I am new to this site. My second son just started football and is 8 yrs. old he is also overweight. Last night was his first practice in his full uniform he had to run laps get tackled and do sprints well some tears welled up in his eyes and he managed to wipe them away then when he was doing sprints he was gagging on his mouth guard and ended up vomiting a little on his helmet. I thought for sure he was coming off that field but his coach just made him sit out and get a drink. My legs were numb and even when I think about it my eyes well with tears I literally cried myself to sleep. He has it again tonight and he says he knows what to expect now but I am still a wreck but want to be strong for him I know it will still be rough today and it's like 92 degrees outside today. Did anyone else go through any of this I really cannot take much more of watching him go through this with me doing nothing but sitting there. I thought it would be fun but it's not they drive these boys until they vomit and then they make them run more. Please help me deal let me know some of your sport stories with your kid's. All advice is greatly appreciated. I leave work in 2 hours and every time I look at the clock I wan to cry and vomit. I'm also almost 6 months pregnant and I don't think my nerves can handle it. His father signed him up but of course never there just me and my huby. Please Help

Do you have a weather policy?

Submitted by SportsMomJane on Mon, 08/04/2008 - 12:54.
Hi~I am new to this site, too (love it happy I found it) and it breaks my heart to hear what your son is going through.

8-year-olds playing football

Submitted by momofsix on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 14:26.

I have six children.  We made it a practice to not involve our children in team sports until they were able to participate in the public schools.  We did allow our children to take gymnastics and other private activities.  We have been involved in football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and baseball.  If an 8-year-old child is made to throw up because of a sport, it just is not worth it.  Dad needs to come and have the experience of watching his child throw up himself. 

Hydration information

Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 18:30.

Kids (and coaches) who are active in sports need to consume enough water or sports drink  to rehydrate--not just to quench the thirst. As a past coach I found the kids who drank more flavored water and the sports drinks had much more stamina and endurance. You may be interested to know that MomsTeam has created an entire 300 page deep Hydration Channel to answer all of your questions. Do you have a hydration tip to share?

 

Brooke de Lench

Publisher /Editor In Chief

MomsTeam.com

Author:

Home Team Advantage: The Critical Role of Mothers In Youth Sports

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