Before he began playing organized sports, my seven-year-old had a really rich imagination. He seemed to be able to make sense of the world by working things out through play.
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Do Girls and Boys Play Differently?
Whether its girls being mean or boys getting carried away, children need to be guided back into a more positive mode of play. We take care not to normalize antisocial play through parental inaction.
What Do I Do if My Child Hates Practice?
This is a classic warning sign that your kid may be close to quitting organized sports. Over seventy percent do so by the age of thirteen.
Can Competitive Sports Affect My Child’s Friendships?
I hear stories from other parents about my child struggling in his friendships. Does this have anything to do with the competitive sports he is playing?
When Should My Child Start Organized Sports?
My child is five years old. A lot of the parents around me are busy choosing a sport or sports for their child. But I’m not sure it’s the right time for him to start organized sports yet.
Too Much, Too Soon
Like millions of American boys, Joey Smith dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player.
Create an Alternative Narrative: A Different Way to Score Your Child’s Game
We all have stories from our personal sports biographies, and that’s fine, but as parents our deep wish should be that our kids develop their own stories.
Take a Cue from Your Kids: One Parent’s Eye-Opening Travel Team Trip
I want to share an experience I had with my son Tommy’s U12 basketball team, which really put things in perspective for all of us.
Why Shouldn’t We Want to Win at All Costs?
We have found that the most successful coaches, teams, and programs are driven by different principles of success. Winning is a by-product of their efforts, not the main focus.
Does It Matter if I Don’t Have a Sports History?
I’m worried that my lack of experience and success in sports is going to bias my child’s sports experience. I don’t feel very confident about coaching or guiding him. What should I do?