Discover 7 Ways to Help Build Confidence in Your Child
Early on, children learn how sports-oriented the culture is around them. As the headlines frequently tell us, some parents, and even star professional athletes, seem never to have learned the fundamentals of good sportsmanship. Read more
Do You Know Why Kids Quit Youth Sports?
Too Many Kids Quit Sports - According to a Michigan State University study, over 70% of kids quit sports by age 13. For professional sports, that is the equivalent of losing one potential Michael Jordan or Mike Modano a week. In addition, there is no way of knowing the impact on the talent pool of business leaders and other professions where continued sports participation helps develop critical life skills. Read more
How Can Parents Make Youth Sports More Positive?
Sports can be a fun and engaging way for children and youth to learn some important lessons about life. Studies suggest that participation in sports can be very beneficial, fostering responsible social behaviors, greater academic success, and an appreciation of personal health and fitness. Participating on a team also can give children or youth an important sense of belonging. Read more
Do You Make These Mistakes During The Ride Home?
The youngsters are a captive audience in the back seat on the way home, but they deserve to ride in peace without being unwilling victims of their parents’ “station wagon syndrome.” Read more
4 Ways to Empower Your Hockey Player
When it comes to sports, we as parents can fall into the trap of thinking that it is our job to talk and our children’s job to listen. We need to remember it is also our job to listen and to create space for our children to talk. Here are some suggestions for talking sports with your kids. Read more
5 Ways to Help Manage Your Child’s Development
Just as children bring home homework that is beyond what a parent can help with, so young athletes often progress beyond the abilities of a parent. If the problem is not addressed, young players’ frustration at their own lack of progress may increase until the solution is to quit sports altogether. Fortunately, like in school, there are a variety of experts to help with almost every aspect of physical skill and strategy development. Read more
6 Ways Parents Can Improve Youth Hockey
Below are 6 steps that youth sports parents can implement to help improve the game: Read more
Does Your Child’s Coach Care Too Much About Winning?
Winning is a great feeling, no doubt. But parents should be wary of coaches who value consistent wins over player development. Read more
How to Be an Involved Father in the Teenage Years
The teenage years can be a challenging time for fathers and their children. Teenagers are on the brink of adulthood and they yearn for independence, but their lives are still controlled by their parents, teachers, and other adults. They are torn between wanting to fit in with peers and wanting to be unique. They’re learning to formulate arguments and develop their own strengths, and are putting together their own values and moral framework. Read more
