Resources
Here are some fantastic resources that highlight the philosophy we cherish at Why Kids Play.
"Project Play, the signature initiative of the Aspen Institute's Sports & Society Program, develops insights, ideas and opportunities to help stakeholders build healthy communities through sports."
"Mission: Empowering parents to create a youth sports journey that’s best for their child’s goals and their family’s values."
"Beyond the fun and games, play is essential to your child’s health and development. Play helps build important social-emotional, cognitive, language and self-regulation skills."
Academic Articles
The Fun Integration Theory: Towards Sustaining Children and Adolescents Sport Participation
Author: Amanda J. Visek
Site: National Library of Medicine
Role of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review
​Author: Aditya Mahindru​
Site: National Library of Medicine
Not all fun and games: Disparities in school recess persist, and must be addressed
​Author: Hannah R. Thompson
Source: National Library of Medicine​​