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 ...

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 ...

Is it healthy for children to be in a constantly competitive environment? What effect does it have on parents who have to nearly dedicate their life to support their kids? For years parents have been ...

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, ...

Sports can be seen as an opportunity for children to learn how to value hard work. Through participation in sports, children will develop important values through the experiences they have playing ...

From sprains to fractures to overuse injuries, youth athletes face a list of potential injuries, but there are steps parents can take to reduce the risk.

Child abuse in Australian sport can happen to anyone, in any sport, at any level – during practice, in competition and online. At community level, volunteers play an essential role. But some are not ...