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Like a Lifeguard on the Beach: How Parents Should Watch Their Kids Play
Play isn’t just fun and games. It’s a critical part of the human experience that builds certain physical, mental and relational skills we’ll draw from for the rest of our [...]
ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt Says America Has a ‘Giant Problem’ With How We’re Raising Our Kids
Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo made waves recently when cameras captured him intensely coaching up freshman forward Aaron Henry during the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s [...]
How America Killed Play—and What We Can Do to Bring it Back
In our last piece from our interview with play expert Dr. Peter Gray, we outlined the five criteria of play. For an activity to truly be considered play, it must: [...]
What Counts as Play? 5 Criteria of the Most Vital Activity for Kids
Kids don't play nearly as much as they used to. This might sound odd to some, as many are confused by what actually constitutes “play.” Kids are still “playing” little [...]
How to Escape the Travel Team Trap
Here are four alternatives to help you delay or avoid the need to participate in pricey and stressful travel sports.
Does Weight Training Really Stunt Kids’ Growth?
Ever since I was a young kid, seemingly every adult I came into contact with told me that us youngsters needed to hold off on weight training until our minds [...]
Ohio High School Athletic Association Issues Letter to Parents Due to Rampant Ref Abuse
Earlier this month, we published an article where youth sports refs outlined some of the worst incidents they’ve had to endure with unhinged parents. Things have gotten so bad that [...]
Youth Sports Referees Share Their Most Insane Stories About Parents Gone Crazy
It seems like sports parents are crazier than ever. Every other game features some mom or dad going berserk from the bleachers, ranting and raving about any perceived slight toward [...]
WATCH: LeBron’s Post-Game Pep Talk to His Youngest Son Is Something Every Sports Parent Needs to See
Bryce Maximus James is LeBron James’ youngest son. The 11-year-old has already shown off some serious skills on the basketball court, but like any other athlete, he’s not immune to [...]
Microsoft Announces New Features to Help Parents Control Kids’ Screen Time on Xbox
Young people are spending an increasing amount of time in front of digital screens. Whether it’s a tablet such as an iPad, a portable gaming device like the popular Nintendo [...]