
 Smart Family Podcast
 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 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 5min 
 Should I Put My Kids Into Sports? 
 05:07 • 3min 
 The Benefits of Sport for Mental Health 
 08:12 • 2min 
 The Importance of Sport for Kids 
 10:04 • 5min 
 The Long-Term Athlete Development Framework 
 14:45 • 5min 
 The Trends in Sport Popularity 
 20:09 • 2min 
 Sports That Are Particularly Helpful for Development for Young Kids 
 21:51 • 2min 
 The Importance of Balance in Sports 
 23:38 • 2min 
 The Potential of Active Together Programs in Sports 
 25:50 • 2min 
 The Importance of Healthy Parents in Sport 
 27:56 • 4min 
 The Importance of Paying Attention to Your Kids' Health 
 32:09 • 3min 
 The Importance of Sport for Development in Communities 
 34:41 • 5min 
 How to Overcome Barriers to Entry to Sport 
 39:50 • 1min 
 The Importance of Sports in Childhood 
 41:17 • 5min 
