My daughter and I walked into the crowded gymnasium greeted by the sight and sound of elementary-age girls running, laughing, ...

Here are four ways to bring back free play for kids, and for adults, no matter their sports skills. 1. Start a holiday tradition. If you organize a game, they will come.

Winning is not the reason kids play sports. Kyle Winters, ... They want action, freedom to make mistakes without fear of backlash, socialization with friends, control over their own activity.

Dreaming keeps kids playing sports. Francoeur, who is also a major league broadcaster, spoke to Yankees manager Aaron Boone this past postseason about Boone’s ALCS-winning home run for New York ...

Though sports tend to be a way for kids to have fun, make new friends, and stay physically active, these findings highlight that it can also improve their character long after they stop playing.

Playing sports is a staple of the American childhood experience and involvement has a proven track record of benefits for kids. But putting too much emphasis on athletic performance in young ...

If you’re a parent whose kids play sports, ... And don’t be afraid to ask friends and neighbors if they’d like to trade those size 13 cleats for a beginner tennis racket your child used ...

Maddie began playing sports for the social experience—meeting new people, making friends, and bonding with teammates. Now a sophomore in high school, she plays softball and is on the ...

For my kids, missing sports has been the worst part of this fiasco. They miss school itself every so often. They miss their friends. They miss having someplace to go, even if it’s the last ...

Dreaming keeps kids playing sports. Francoeur, who is also a major league broadcaster, spoke to Yankees manager Aaron Boone this past postseason about Boone’s ALCS-winning home run for New York ...