Not so long ago, there was growing alarm that a majority of kids were quitting sports by the age of 13. In an era haunted by epidemics in childhood obesity, diabetes, depression, and anxiety, experts warned kids...
Another study/survey, another demonstration of just how out of touch great gobs of parents are when it comes to their child's chances of securing an athletic scholarship for college.
How out of touch?...
In case you missed it, The Atlantic recently ran a piece on that unique form of middle school torture better known as PE (or phys ed class). Far from relying on anecdotal tales of psychotic gym teachers, playground bullies,...
It's no secret that youth sports has been struggling with declining rates of participation along with growing rates of abandonment by those who do play. But even by these sobering standards, what's happening to youth soccer is especially shocking,...
Research into the effects of concussions on children's brains is urging longer waiting periods for healing, while also allowing kids to return to normal activities sooner. The key, say experts, is for parents to respect these findings lest their...
Got a sweet-natured daughter who needs to find her own voice? Have a thoughtful son who isn't inclined toward team sports? Eager to teach your kids useful, real-world skills like empathy, responsibility, confidence, and leadership?
Well folks, plop your child...
Adult female soccer players who head the ball show as much as five times more signs of neurological damage than do male players who head the ball a similar number of times, says a new study, suggesting that the...
Eager to find a sport that challenges your child's body AND brain? Curious about which sport gives your child the greatest chance of continuing to participate in college or secure a scholarship? Want to find a sport that is...
Your child is ready to enter the adrenalin-pumping, life-affirming, character-building world of summertime youth sports. The benefits are, of course, endless. And let's be honest, it's YOUR turn to do a little bragging on social media.
But what should you...
To hear its critics describe it, baseball is too slow, too dull and too outdated for youngsters raised on the instant gratification and non-stop mental stimulation of smartphones, video games, and TV clickers.
But while such criticisms may be accurate,...
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