If your son or daughter expresses their own interest (not just your interest) in trying out for a travel team at a young age, go for it. However, keep a few thoughts in mind: Don’t play on a ...

For a lot of kids of all ages, sports are not working for them. Less than half of kids play sports at all, and those that do only stick with it for about three years and quit by age 11. That's a ...

A version of this article appears in print on Nov. 22, 2020, Section D, Page 6 of the New York edition with the headline: Take the Kids Out to Play, All Season Long.

Children also build relationships through play, including with other kids who are similar and different. These relationships develop through both the joy and conflict that are inherent in playing. As ...