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How Students' Brains Are in Danger on the Field

By Linda Flanagan — 2017

Research makes clear the drastic effects of head injuries on young athletes, and advocates are asking states and schools to do more.

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The Pros and Cons of Youth Travel Teams

It’s wonderful that your child wants to play at a higher level, but you need to be sure they understand what all you’re signing up for if they make the team.

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Catherine Holecko
2021
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Why Competition Is Good for Kids (and How to Keep It That Way)

When done right, competition can help your children learn skills they'll use throughout their lives.

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Devan McGuinness
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Are Kids’ Sports Becoming Too Competitive?

Many children simply don’t have fun playing sports anymore. Here’s a plan to reverse the “adultification” of youth athletics.

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Chris Ballard
2020
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Age Shouldn’t Be a Barrier to Playing Competitive Sports

To stay healthy and fit, older people have traditionally been advised to take up gentle activities, such as walking and tai chi. But it’s time we added competitive sports to the mix.

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Claire Jenkin
2018
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Pros and Cons of Competition Among Kids and Teens

There are mixed reviews when it comes to teaching kids about competitiveness. Some people feel exposing kids to competition teaches them real-life lessons about winning and losing. Others feel competition does more harm than good. Either way, there are pros and cons to both approaches.

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Sherri Gordon
2020
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