Even short bouts of exercise can improve your kid’s sleep, stress, mood and concentration, and can help treat and prevent some medical problems. Whether your family only has a few...
Category: Health Huddle
How the Pandemic Changed Children’s Relationships With Social Media
Jenna Glover, PhD, talks about a CU School of Medicine study on teenagers and technology. It's been almost two years since our kids were pulled from the classroom abruptly and...
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Kale
The CU Anschutz Culinary Medicine team has a recipe for Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Kale that is perfect for chilly evenings at home. Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage...
17 Ways to Stay Active During the Holidays
Don't let the holiday season weigh you down this year. We've got tips for staying active, even though we all want to cozy up on the couch with a holiday...
How to Manage Holiday Stress
Holidays and stress shouldn't go hand-in-hand, but what if common holiday pressures are mounting and you're struggling to enjoy the holiday season? We've got you covered. Our partners at Children's...
Recovering from an Injury: The Most Important Rebound
Recovering from an injury isn't always linear. There might be struggles and setbacks, but the key is to keep going. Lauren Heap, a Senior Fitness Specialist at the CU Anschutz...
Healthy Snacking For Kids
Back to school also means back to packing lunches and snacks. It's important to keep your child full and fueled so they have enough energy to tackle the school day....
Health Huddle Timeouts: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
The Gold Crown Health Huddle was created in 2019 because we know that as a leading youth organization in this state, our job is not simply to run a basketball...
Playing to Win: When Youth Sports Push Too Hard
We've seen a decrease in participation numbers across the board recently, especially with girls. Kids are losing interest in sports at a younger age than they should, but why? While...
Mental Health Bills You Can Support
Our kids need more mental health resources and it’s up to the adults to make it happen. When we launched the Health Huddle in September 2019, we knew there was...