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How to Motivate Kids In Youth Sports
Youth sports and sports parenting are hard. We often walk a fine line between supporting and pressuring our athletes. But finding that sweet spot, where they stay motivated and in…
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5 Things Every Parent Should Know
Your child is ready to start their first sport. It’s an exciting time! While you’re setting schedules, arranging carpools, and getting the right equipment, don’t forget to spend some time…
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6 Things Parents Need To Know About Sports Specialization
Take a walk through your local park, and you will probably find 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds playing organized sports. There’s a coach, cones, and they’re running drills. Parents sign their…
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10 Tips for First-Time Sports Parents
Rather than concern with scoreboard wins and losses, PCA hopes that you, as a sports parent, keep your eye on the Big Picture – the life lessons in teamwork, resilience,…
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Can You Teach Kids to Control Their Emotions in Youth Sports?
Youth athletes’ emotions can often be compared to a roller coaster ride: The highs are high and the lows… the lowest. Denying this is futile–and teaching a child how to…
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Are We Pushing Our Kids Too Hard In Youth Sports?
Stanford graduate Tyrell Terry retired from professional basketball after just two seasons. He shared the news in an Instagram post that he has since taken down. Sports writer Julie Kliegman…
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What to Say (and Not to Say) on the Car Ride Home
Imagine if every time you took the garbage out or loaded the dishwasher someone offered *helpful* tips on how to do it more efficiently. Now imagine if, after every meal,…
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