S1 E4 Family Adventure vs Traditional Sport

When I became a mum, I thought weekends would be filled with sport — I was “Sporty Spice,” after all. But as my kids grew and started trying different activities, I began noticing red flags: early specialisation, exhausting training loads, and contracts that demanded far too much of their childhood.

In this episode, I share why we’ve stepped away from traditional kids' sport and leaned into a lifestyle built around outdoor recreation, family adventures, risk-taking play, and movement for joy. We still love sport — but now we do it on our terms.

If you're questioning the culture of competitive sport, concerned about burnout, or simply seeking a more balanced way to raise active, resilient kids who love movement and nature for life — this one’s for you.

Let me know what sport looks like in your house. Has your approach shifted over time?

 

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