What Parents Need to Know About Head Injuries in Youth Sports (with Dr. Christopher Nowinski)

Youth sports head injuries explained for parents who want to stay informed without being afraid.In this episode of Healthy Sports Parents, Jonathan sits down with Dr. Christopher Nowinski, co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation and one of the leading voices on concussions and CTE, for a calm, honest, and practical conversation about brain health in youth sports.Together, they unpack what we’ve learned about head injuries since we were kids and how that information should shape the way we guide our own children through sports today. This is not a conversation meant to scare parents away from sports. It’s about helping parents understand risk, recognize warning signs, and make age-appropriate decisions with clarity and confidence.You’ll hear:How to think about concussions without panickingWhy kids often can’t recognize or report their own symptomsThe difference between concussions and cumulative head impactsWhat parents should actually watch for after a hit or fallHow sports like football, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, and baseball have changed and whyWhy age-appropriate versions of sports matter for developing brainsThis episode is for parents who care deeply about their kids, believe sports can be a powerful good, and want to lead with better information than the generation before us had.--------FROM OUR SPONSORS:PlayPitshttps://playpits.com/HSP15 for 15% offCamp Blue Ridgehttp://www.blueridgecamp.com$750 off summer 2026 tuition for Healthy Sports Parents listeners--------New episodes every Wednesday.---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents gear:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Youth sports head injuries explained for parents who want to stay informed without being afraid.In this episode of Healthy Sports Parents, Jonathan sits down with Dr. Christopher Nowinski, co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation and one of the leading voices on concussions and CTE, for a calm, honest, and practical conversation about brain health in youth sports.Together, they unpack what we’ve learned about head injuries since we were kids and how that information should shape the way we guide our own children through sports today. This is not a conversation meant to scare parents away from sports. It’s about helping parents understand risk, recognize warning signs, and make age-appropriate decisions with clarity and confidence.You’ll hear:How to think about concussions without panickingWhy kids often can’t recognize or report their own symptomsThe difference between concussions and cumulative head impactsWhat parents should actually watch for after a hit or fallHow sports like football, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, and baseball have changed and whyWhy age-appropriate versions of sports matter for developing brainsThis episode is for parents who care deeply about their kids, believe sports can be a powerful good, and want to lead with better information than the generation before us had.--------FROM OUR SPONSORS:PlayPitshttps://playpits.com/HSP15 for 15% offCamp Blue Ridgehttp://www.blueridgecamp.com$750 off summer 2026 tuition for Healthy Sports Parents listeners--------New episodes every Wednesday.---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents gear:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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