How our obsession with kids’ sport has become serious business, with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game

Note: audio issues on this episode have been resolved! Happy listening :)  As parents, we hear a lot about the benefits of kids living active lifestyles. And sports are one way that we are encouraged to introduce our kids to this idea. But what happens when we take it too far? We are thrilled to be joined today by the amazing Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: how money and mania are ruining kids’ sports - and why it matters. She takes us through how we got to a place where sports participation has become an obsession and the impact that this can have on your family. Tune in to hear:  How kids’ sports have evolved over the years from local and relaxed to hyper focused and stressful Why organised sports can get so intense and how this can have negative effects on kids and parents How you can set boundaries to avoid sports taking over your family’s life What you can do to encourage your kids to be active, without being obsessed Find Linda (and more information about her book) at lindaflanaganauthor.com, on Twitter and on Instagram  Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!