The Power of Play for Kids

<p>Lakshmi Jayanthi is the founder of the mobile app Pickup Sports for Families which is bringing back neighborhood sports for kids. &nbsp;As a mom of two young kids, Lakshmi was tired and frustrated with the overwhelming schedules and professionalization of youth sports. &nbsp;With the Pickup Sports for Families app, users can find and create neighborhood sports play groups. &nbsp;Each week users receive videos and instructions for what the kids should play to try that sport or just let them play for fun! &nbsp;Users make their own schedules and choose where they want to meet.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>On this episode of </strong><em><strong>Smart Parents Successful Students,</strong></em><strong> you will hear:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How kids can balance sports and activities with school</li> <li>Why letting kids explore different kinds of sports activities is key</li> <li>The types of alternatives to organized sports</li> <li>What parents can do to encourage their kids to get involved in sports</li> <li>The most important aspect of raising athletes</li> <li>If kids should follow their talent or their interests when choosing a sport</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>You can find Dynamis Learning Academy on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at <a href="mailto:Helen@dynamislearningacademy.com">Helen@dynamislearningacademy.com</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>To schedule a free consultation, discuss your child’s needs and/or obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Lakshmi can be reached at <a href="https://pickupsports.co/pages/app-1">Pickupsports.co</a> and <a href="mailto:Lakshmi@pickupsports.co">Lakshmi@pickupsports.co</a>. Her free app is focused on the Atlanta area right now, and it’s available for download. &nbsp;To join or create a playgroup for iOS go to <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pickup-sports-for-families/id6443620529">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pic