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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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Let’s Bring Our A-Game to the Sidelines
I love to watch my kids play sports. But to be honest, I don’t care if they win. And I don’t particularly care if they play that well. Over the…
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12 Tips for Talking to Your Athlete About Mental Health
Sports, especially at a competitive level, can add another layer of stress to the lives of teens. There’s balancing the time commitment between school and sports, as well as the…
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How to Be a Team Player When It Comes to Mental Health
Today’s young athletes face more pressure than ever to perform—whether in interscholastic games, camps, or showcases that can give them a leg up for scholarships or elite competition. For these…
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