I like the idea of being my child’s first coach, but I have no experience whatsoever. How do I do it?
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You Are Your Child’s First Coach—Freeing Your Child from Oppressive, Hyperorganized Sports
From the moment they are born, we guide our children along life’s wondrous, rocky path, shepherding them lovingly through the vulnerable early stages of their development. We help them navigate daily physical and emotional challenges and nurture and harbor them as they gradually gather the strength and skills to function on their own.
What if My Child Wants to Play the Same Position As the Coach’s Child?
My son wants to play quarterback on his town youth football team. The coach’s son also covets the position. Some of the dads say my son should forget about playing quarterback if he wants to be on the team.
Does It Create a Sense of Entitlement When My Kid Wears His Jersey to School?
My son’s travel team coach wants the team to wear their jerseys to school. Is this appropriate?
Why Can’t My Child Be Team Captain?
My ten-year-old daughter does not understand why she hasn’t been named team captain in the past four seasons.
The Double Edge of Play
Play is critical to a well-balanced childhood, and in our technological age, when the time and space to play are shrinking dramatically both at school and at home, there is, thankfully, a growing awareness of its role in a child’s development.
Are Youth Sports a Societal Panacea? | Huff Post
Many concerned parents have turned to youth sports as a panacea for inactivity, obesity, babysitting or scheduling woes or just to get kids away from screens and digital devices.
A Team Pulls Together
The bottom line: These girls had missed the game-playing stage of play development because of their intense involvement in youth sports from an early age.
The Power of Play, Part 2
One reason why is that parents are struggling to overcome their fears. Child safety is foremost in our minds, and mostly with good reason. Many neighborhoods are unsafe.
Possible Consequences of Quitting Sports
None of us want our children to be quitters. We all want them to socialize with their peers, be a part of a team, and get good exercise.