Sports
30 Classic Outdoor Games For Kids And How to Play Them
From Tag to Steal the Bacon, we rank the best unorganized sports games that are light on rules and heavy on fun.
Why Trans Kids Need to Be Allowed in Sports, According to a Trans Athlete
Legislators across the country are trying to ban trans kids from sports. Swimmer and advocate Schuyler Bailar explains why they shouldn't.
12 Motivational Sports Speeches That Serve Up Serious Inspiration
A dozen motivational speechs that are guaranteed to give your kid a boost before the big game or pick them up after a tough loss.
The Fight For Trans Kids’ Rights Has Just Begun
90 bills in 28 states aim to take away trans kids' rights. Here's how the Equality Federation is fighting back.
12 Heartwarming Reactions To Nassib Coming Out To Give LGBTQ+ Parents Hope
This will make your day.
20 American Made Toys That Make Excellent Gift Ideas
From blocks and crayons to kites and trikes, these 20 fantastic toys are manufactured in the good 'ole USA.
Girls Basketball: What Daughters Want Their Sports Dads to Know
Step 1: Show them that sports aren’t a boy/girl thing — they're an athlete thing.
I’m a Super-Competitive Dad. Here’s How I Learned to (Sort of) Keep My Cool on the Sidelines.
I didn't want to turn into one of those asshole sports dads. So I made these three promises.
I Should Stop Watching the NFL, But I Can’t (and Won’t)
As a parent and a fan, football can be a tough sit. The injuries. The anthem protest debate. The hypocrisy. But, deep down, I love a third and goal.
What Happened When I Lost My Son on the Mountain
On a family ski trip, I lost track of my young son. It forced me to trust that what I had spent years teaching him had stuck.
Why Giving my Daughter Permission to Fail Helped Her Succeed
I wanted her to do well. What I wanted even more was to change her perspective.
Mutton Busting Is the Best Youth Sport for Today’s Overprotected Kids
Putting a 5-year-old on the back of a sheep in a bull-riding arena might sound crazy, but maybe it's not such a bad idea.
The Cost of Taking a Family to a Football/Baseball/Basketball Game is Obscene
Tickets, beer, hot dogs, and parking can all add up higher than ever before.
The Best Axes for Throwing, According to Pro Axe Throwers
Want to fling some hatchets in your backyard? Here's what you'll need — and need to know.
Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas ‘Last Dance’ Beef Proves It’s Okay To Be a Bad Sport
Here's what our kids can learn from it.
The Moment I Realized My (Semi) Free-Range Parenting Paid Off
I give my kids boundaries, but they have a lot of freedom. But it's worked out.
