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Score with sports safety Sports help kids stay fit and build confidence. But first your child will need a sports physical to help make sure it’s safe to play. Schools often offer physicals. But you may want your child’s regular doc- tor to do a physical that covers his or her overall health as well. Beyond scheduling a physical, you can promote safe play and practices. Often, kids get hurt when they overdo it. Luckily, it’s possible to avoid many injuries with precautions. For instance: ●   ● Make sure kids take at least one day off per week and one month off per year from a particular sport to give the body time to recover. ●   ● Children should never play through pain. Be alert for any pain or swelling that a coach may not notice and your athlete may ignore. ●   ● Limit the number of teams your child plays on in a single season, and don’t let your child play a single sport year-round. ●   ● Make sure your youngster has proper safety equipment. Encourage friendships Many kids have trouble making friends, which can harm self-esteem. High school especially can be an awkward time. What can you do to help? The AAP offers suggestions: If your child is often alone, talk about it. You might ask how your child feels about this. Teens often think adults don’t understand. Practice what to say. Kids often don’t know what to say when they’re with a group or being teased. You might role-play what to do in such situations. Offer to take your child and a friend to an activity. Suggest some- thing brief, like a movie. Encourage your child to join a club or team. But don’t require your child to participate. Additional sources: American College of Emergency Physicians; American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; U.S. National Library of Medicine; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons SUPPORT GROUPS AL-ANON ●   ● Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Where: Classroom B Contact: Kathy Calhoun, 951-849-2614 Part of the worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic recognizes the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help. COCAINE ANON ●   ● Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Where: Classroom B NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS ●   ● Every Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Where: Classroom B Program to help struggling addicts, hosted by past addicts who lend support to those trying to get clean. BOSOM BUDDIES ●   ● Third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. Where: Classroom C Contact: Russie Friese, 951-769-0389 Breast cancer support group. Wherever you are in your journey with breast cancer, we are here for you. CLASSES BASIC LIFE SUPPORT ●   ● Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Contact: 951-845-1121, ext. 2116 Please call for location and more information about fees associated with this class. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER The Behavioral Health Center provides adult outpatient psychiatric services located in Palm Springs. For information about specific classes or programs, please call 760-325-2683 . JOIN US. For more information on all classes and programs, please call 951 - 845 - 1121 . >> Classes & PROGRAMS SGMH.ORG VIBRANT HEALTH 3