Back to school!

August 23, 2010

It's time to head back to school! Today, kids in the Washington DC area are trudging back to school. A whole bunch of kids have already headed back, while millions more will do so soon.

There are many ways to get your kid ready – school supplies, clothes, perhaps a lunchbox. Telling your kid to study hard, and the importance of education – you can't forget that.

But another important way to get your kid ready is to talk about alcohol. Transition periods- such as new environments, new people, and new circumstances – are times where kids are very vulnerable to trying alcohol.

Since a new school year is often such a transition, you should make sure to talk to your teen about the dangers of alcohol (PDF), ways to say no to alcohol, and ways to stay busy and active. Help make sure that your kid's school year will be an opportunity for growth and learning.

Meet Our New Ask, Listen, Learn Team Captain!

August 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS to Captain Jessica W. of Avoca, Iowa, the winner of our "Be The Captain of the Ask, Listen, Learn Team Contest"! Jessica's essay showed that she is dedicated to saying "YES" to a healthy lifestyle and "NO" to underage drinking and will be featured in the December Issue of Sports Illustrated: KIDS alongside a special VIP athlete! Stayed tuned for more about Jessica and our VIP!

New Game on SI KIDS!

August 2, 2010

Check out our newest game, Home Run Derby, on sikids.com now!  See how many balls you can hit out of the park and how far you can make them fly!