Child Development & Safety: Education, Behavior & Nutrition

Child development requires a balance of early childhood education, effective disciplinary techniques, and structured nutritional planning for growth milestones.

Kids Sports and Fitness

Why Should Children Play Sports?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Amanda Davis

Sports, whether team-based or individual, are a great activity for children that provide a variety of benefits other than physical activity. Participation in sports can help build self-esteem and confidence, can motivate children to excel academically and can help build social skills.

Amanda Davis began writing in 2010 with work published on various websites. Davis is a dietetic technician, registered, personal trainer and fitness instructor. She has experience working with a variety of ages, fitness levels and medical conditions. She holds a dual Bachelor of Science in exercise science and nutrition from Appalachian State University and is working toward her master's degree in public health. Davis will be a registry eligible dietitian in May 2015.