Smart Family Podcast

SFP 085 Should I Put My Kids Into Sports? What Sports Are Good For Kids? What Can Our Kids (And Parents!) Learn Through Sport?

May 9, 2023

46:36

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Episode notes

Introduction

5min

Should I Put My Kids Into Sports?

3min

The Benefits of Sport for Mental Health

2min

The Importance of Sport for Kids

5min

The Long-Term Athlete Development Framework

5min

The Trends in Sport Popularity

2min

Sports That Are Particularly Helpful for Development for Young Kids

2min

The Importance of Balance in Sports

2min

The Potential of Active Together Programs in Sports

2min

10.

The Importance of Healthy Parents in Sport

4min

11.

The Importance of Paying Attention to Your Kids' Health

3min

12.

The Importance of Sport for Development in Communities

5min

13.

How to Overcome Barriers to Entry to Sport

1min

14.

The Importance of Sports in Childhood

5min

Sports are part of our society and so it's no wonder that parents wonder whether they should put their kids into sports. And if so, when and what sport? These are all great questions that we explore today with Dr Katie Misener. Katie's research is devoted to sports and their benefits - not just for kids but also for parents and our communities. It turns out that getting kids involved in sports is good not just for their physical health, but also their mental health, and more. If you are a parent with kids in sports or thinking about it - you'll love this episode.