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b'Linda Flanagan is a journalist, researcher, and a former cross-country and track coach. She\'s also a founding board member of the Positive Coaching Alliance and an Advisory Group member for the Aspen Institute\\u2019s Reimagining Sports initiative.\\xa0Flanagan\'s new book is TAKE BACK THE GAME: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids\' Sports--and Why It Matters. Linda tells Amy and Margaret what forces conspired to make the youth sports landscape the way it is today.\\nIn this episode, Linda, Amy, and Margaret discuss:\\n\\nHow the purpose of kids\' sports has changed since we were playing ourselves [7:00]\\n\\nWhy we assume sports build character, and whether that\'s true [14:30]\\n\\nHow recruitment for college sports affects both kids\' and parents\' perspectives [22:15]\\n\\n\\nHere\'s where you can find Linda:\\nBuy Linda\'s book\\n@lindaflanagan2 on Twitter\\nMindshift Podcast on NPR\\nRead Linda\'s recent article in The Atlantic: "The Downsides of Having an Athlete in the Family"\\nOur previous episode on kids\' sports: "Youth Sports: If You Must"\\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors for this month:\\nPampers are the #1 pediatrician-recommended diaper brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase!\\nBetterHelp matches you with a qualified therapist in under 48 hours, then you choose among video, phone, or even live chat sessions. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/fresh.\\nDermawand is a non-surgical, non-invasive way to achieve dramatically younger-looking skin. Get 20% off your order with code LAUGH20 at dermawand.com.\\nIndeed is the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place. Visit indeed.com/LAUGHING to start hiring now.\\xa0\\nKiwiCo projects make back-to-school more awesome! Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code MOTHERHOOD at kiwico.com.\\nLittle Spoon is a one-stop shop for healthy, easy mealtime for your baby, toddler and big kid. Enter code WHATFRESH at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon delivery order.\\xa0\\nMetabolic Reds are a delicious superfood blend. Go to getreds.com/fresh and receive a FREE bottle of Metabolic Greens with your order.\\nMisfits Market is an affordable online grocery service that makes grocery shopping fast and easy. Visit get.misfitsmarket.com/FRESH30 by Dec. 31st to get 30% off your first order.\\xa0\\nProse is the fully customized healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Get 15% off your first order at prose.com/laughing.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'