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What role do sports play in the mental health of children? Kids who play sports have fewer emotional and behavioral problems and are less likely to do drugs or have bad body image. The benefits are so impressive that James Hudziak, MD, Director of the Vermont Center for Children, Youth, and Families, encourages all kids to play sports recreationally, even as they get older. https://lnkd.in/gWtFH7_A Interested in helping provide kids with access to sports? Comment below and lets setup some time to talk.

Through leveraging mental health, sports wagering, & alcohol education modules, Pace University Athletics has utilized Game Plan to give their athletes appropriate education in a flexible and effective manner. #GamePlan Check out this case study to learn about how Pace University uses Game Plan: bit.ly/3SltDgp 

 Parents as Bullies Athletes: A Call for Change! As a community of sports enthusiasts, it’s time we address a critical issue that often goes unnoticed: We all want the best for our children, and sports can be an incredible platform for growth, resilience, and teamwork. However, when parental pressure turns into bullying, it can have devastating effects on a young athlete's mental health, self-esteem, and love for the game. Let’s shift the narrative! Our role as parents and guardians should be to empower, motivate, and inspire our young athletes, not to bully them into submission. Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eBZceV_Y How can we better support our young athletes? Share your thoughts and experiences below! #YouthSports #ParentalSupport #MentalHealth #AthleteDevelopment #Sportsmanship #PositiveParenting #EmpowerYoungAthletes

Sports can have a profound impact on children's mental health! 🧒 According to a national survey by the Kids Mental Health Foundation, parents value the benefits of sports in building a child's sense of connection and belonging, through teamwork, friendship, and joy. Joining a sports team can provide a positive outlet and valuable life lessons that children can carry into adulthood. 🥎 Let's celebrate the positive impact sports can have on kids' emotional, physical, and mental well-being! 🏆

In time for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth in May, the @WomensSportsFoundation has released a new research report “Thriving Through Sport: The Transformative Impact on Girls’ Mental Health” that shows when girls play sports, they physically AND mentally benefit. According to the research, girls who participate in sports have lower levels of depression and anxiety symptoms than girls who never played. Head to WomensSportsFoundation.org to learn more. Together, we can build a world where every girl has the opportunity to play sports and thrive both on and off the field of play. #ThrivingThroughSport #WSF50 

Play is powerful 🙌 On the first ever #InternationalDayofPlay, we're sharing some of the facts behind why play is so important for children in sport and physical activity - from development, to mental health, to rights, to simply the reason they keep coming back every week! Find out more about why play is central to our philosophy: https://bit.ly/4aKXOUw

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This week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, with the theme of "My Voice Matters" To see how you can get involved: #KidsMentalHealth #MindfulKids #PositiveMentalHealth #YouthWellBeing #achieve #achieveevenbetter

Children can express themselves better through play therapy. Discover the 5 essential tools that can help them! 🌟🎭 These tools help your child express their emotions and heal from any problems, worries, or traumas they may have faced but could not express. 1️⃣ Finger Puppets: Let your child's imagination soar as they express themselves through cute characters. 2️⃣ Feelings Book: Encourage emotional awareness and communication with this interactive tool. 3️⃣ Play Dough: A versatile favorite for creative expression and stress relief. 4️⃣ Animal Puppets: Invite storytelling and role-play adventures to explore different perspectives. 5️⃣ Emotions Peg Dolls: Teach kids about emotions in a fun and engaging way! Ready to unlock the power of play therapy for your little ones? You can book a consultation with Sharmee Divan today. Let your children thrive through play! 🌈🚀 . #playtherapy #therapist #healing #healingjourney #learning #feelings #mentalhealth #wellbeing #therapy #psychology #positive #child #playful #love #thechildrenoftheworld #battle #learningthroughplay #empathy #emotions #trauma #playandlearn #play

"How do we make kids stronger in the future?" is a topic addressed by Family Physician Dr. Gilboa and Toy Executive Rachele Harmurth. This YouTube presentation [time 9:00 / 20:28] really gets interesting when "MESH" is explained. We can help build life skills like perseverance and adaptability through play patterns. My favorite aspect of this focus on play is about how can we "Draw kids and their adults together" (building communication & bonds). Great topic and challenge for toy and game makers! #learningthroughplay #toynews #preschoolgames #boardgames #womenintoys #toyindustry #toyfair #boardgamedesign #mermazinggame #toytrends #MESHhelps