Experts and lawmakers push to national forefront many of the issues that consume sports parents, offer potential changes to ...

A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents is stunting children’s emotional ...

A series of recent kids’ sports injuries, some fatal, have reignited a question for many families: Is my child safe playing sports? At least three student football players in the US have died since ...

CC of @theflockingbennetts struck a chord with parents on TikTok when she asked, “Is it normal for my 7-year-old’s rec sports league to demand so much time?” Her video, detailing a schedule of ...

There is plenty of discussion about the risks of kids participating in league sports, but if parents handle things thoughtfully, these leagues can be a great way to keep kids physically active. League ...

SEATTLE — The idea for Level the Field Sports came when to brothers realized not all their friends could afford to play youth sports. Seventh grader Justin and his brother Jacob, a 5th grader, ...

Read more in Giving Guide 2023. Team sports can be a grounding force for kids, helping them foster friendships, develop problem-solving skills and achieve better mental health and physical fitness.

This story is part of Let Them Play, a collection of articles about trans kids and youth sports. See the full package here. You will never hear about the majority of trans kids who play sports in this ...