The average U.S. family now spends around $1,016 a year on a child’s primary sport, and closer to $1,500 once every sport and season is added up, according to the Aspen Institute’s Project Play 2025 parent survey — a 46% jump since 2019. But that average hides a huge range: some of the most rewarding … [Read More…]
Signing your child up for their first sport is exciting — and a little overwhelming. Between picking the right league, gathering paperwork, buying gear, and figuring out what the season actually costs, there’s more to it than clicking ‘register.’ This guide walks you through the entire process so you’re not scrambling the week tryouts start. … [Read More…]
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