Is Intensive Participation in a Sport Good or Bad for Kids?
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Early sports specialization: Tips for parents - Boston Children's Answers
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Is Intensive Participation in a Sport Good or Bad for Kids?
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Five Reasons Why Your Child Should Play Sports
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Sports Participation and Self-Regulation Skills in Children - Your Therapy Source
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Kids in Sports – Aim for Variety
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Benefits to Kids' Participation in Sport
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What Youth Sports Parents Need to Know About NIL - Global Sport Matters
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Practical barriers to participation in sport for children
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