Riskiest sports for kids

Any idea what sport is riskiest for girls? Gymnastics it is -- it has the highest injury rate of all girls' sports, says the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP). For both boys and girls, injuries come most often from stick sports, like field hockey and lacrosse.

Don't pull your kids from these sports or refrain from signing them up in light of this news. Just follow these safety tips shared by Dawn Comstock, professor at the CIRP and Ohio State University, for Woman's Day magazine (September 1, 2008).

• Ask how many years the coaches have been working with the sport, if they're certified, and if they have first aid training.
• Ask coaches if they teach fundamentals before letting kids compete.
• If you child is small, consider enrolling in a size-based league.
• Don't let your child practice sports like gymnastics at home, where conditions may be unsafe.