Some helpful questions to ask a child about playing in a game:

Did you have fun?
Did you touch the ball?
What team did you play?
Were you fast?
Did everyone play?
Did you sweat?
Did you feel fit?
Did you congratulate the other team?
Did you support your team mates?
What was the best part?
Do you want to go and play with me now?

The most common question we ask our children is whether they won or not. If we as adults can learn to ask other questions first children will truly enjoy playing sports for the passion it creates!

Just don't push your children into something they absolutely do not want to do... when it comes to sports!

Continue to discuss plans to stay active. Participating in afterschool sports, parks and recreation leagues, afterschool programs - there are so many offerings throughout the Bay Area. If you hear of something that is not listed let us know. Feedback is what makes this site the resource for parents!

Better yet, discusit on our discussion page!

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