Another school year begins with parents hoping that their children do not just excel in the classroom but also on the sports field. While few parents harbour hopes of their children becoming ...

Why do children participate in sports, quit sports or maybe never even start them in the first place? Kids survey points ...

For many children, sports are a source of joy, energy and excitement. Whether it is the camaraderie of a team or the personal challenge of individual competition, sports provide a dynamic environment ...

SAN ANTONIO — Most kids love being active, whether that be in a school sport, playing outside in the yard, or anything that may put stress on the body. But along with more activity comes a higher ...

There was a time when children begged their parents to let them play an organized sport. Today, it seems as if much of this has changed. Parents routinely sign their children up to play a sport ...

A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents is stunting children’s emotional well-being and leading to injuries. A baseball game at Kentlake High School in Kent, ...

If you’ve ever watched your child crumble after losing a game—or strut a little too proudly after winning—you’re not alone. Teaching a child good sportsmanship is one of those parenting goals that ...

I am hoping you can give me some advice. My husband has been coaching our 3 kids’ teams for the last 8 years. My oldest is 14 and I can sense that it may be time for him to have coaches other than his ...