Are your children nervous about going to high school? Stressed about all the changes of a new routine? Worried they won’t make friends?

Help your children get acclimated to their new high school by encouraging them to participate in sports and activities programs.

Research is clear: Participation in sports and activities is associated with a greater sense of belonging. Sports and activities provide safe settings for students to start new friendships and maintain existing ones.

The transition to high school can be a disruptive time for children academically and socially. So encourage them to engage in sports and activities. They’ll make more friends and have more fun.