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15 Benefits of Youth Sports You Can’t Ignore
Did you play team sports in your youth? Are you or your child considering joining a team? Or, perhaps you are on the fence and unsure whether sports are for your family. While some of the benefits of team sports for children might be obvious, there may be some you’re not aware of. Take a…

20 Ways to Motivate Kids in Sports
Motivation is defined as “the general desire or willingness of someone to do something”. When it comes to kids and sports, you may be seeking the motivation to participate or to uplevel their skills. In either case, there are some tried and true ways that we — as parents and coaches — can help light…

15 Youth Coaching Tips for Success
Whether you always wanted to coach or you’ve had to step in due to a coaching shortage, you no doubt want to succeed. As a coach, your leadership will touch many kids and families with lessons that can last a lifetime. These youth coaching tips span different ages and sports — soccer, baseball, softball, basketball,…

25 Good Things to Do With Your Kids as Summer Rolls On
Are your kids lamenting their boredom yet again as the hot summer continues? Do you feel like all you do is rush them around from one activity to the next? Or, are they getting too much screentime? It might be time to take a step back and encourage your kids to do something “good” — …

10 Kids Sports Team Building Activities
As was often heard in my household growing up, it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. Sure, there is a place for competitive youth sports. But an important life skill kids learn from sports is how to be a team player. Why Team Building Activities Matter for Kids Sports…

The Ultimate List of COVID-19 School Closure Activities for Kids
Just when we thought we were rounding the corner and heading for Summer, a new type of school break has been imposed on much of the country. School closures due to COVID-19 (more commonly called Coronavirus) are being announced state-to-state every day. This comes alongside a long list of dining, retail, business and government closures…

Ways for Kids to Give Back this Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving season is a wonderful time to reflect on all that we have to be grateful for. One way for making this season extra meaningful is to engage your family in a service project centered on the meaning of Thanksgiving. Involving your kids will not only help out those who could use a hand,…