Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
In this week's episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Tim Fleiszer, Executive Director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation of Canada and a former professional football player, shares critical insights into the risks of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and the importance of protecting young athletes from head impacts.
Fleiszer emphasizes that the risk of CTE is linked not to the number of concussions but to the total number of head impacts an athlete experiences, raising concerns about youth sports practices. He advocates for significant changes in how youth sports are conducted, particularly stressing the need to eliminate heading in soccer for children under 12 and minimize body checking in hockey until players are older.
As a father of three boys, Fleiszer discusses his personal motivations for this advocacy, highlighting the necessity of balancing sports participation with brain health. The conversation also covers the importance of parental awareness and advocacy, encouraging parents to engage with coaches and leagues to ensure safer practices for their children.
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