Author: Janis B. Meredith
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2 Facts That Will Transform Your Sports Parenting
Finding the right teams, coaches, private training, and equipment are important tasks for sports parents as they strive to help their kids reach their potential in sports. But as parents do all these things for their young athletes, I fear there is one important factor…
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What’s Your Sports Parenting Plan for 2019?
As you start a new year, I’m sure you have already done some planning. Maybe you’ve set financial goals, fitness goals or career goals. But have you established a sports parenting plan? If you’re looking for a place to start, here are 10 objectives for…
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What Youth Sports Does for Parents
I’ve read many articles, and have written quite a few myself, that speak to parents about the value of youth sports for children. But I’m convinced that there’s just as much value in the experience for moms and dads as there is for kids. For…
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How to Help Your Child Lose
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How Your Child’s Team Can Give Back
One of the best ways for your child to learn about being a team player—besides on their youth sports team—is by working with others to serve people in their community. Actually, I’m an advocate of teaching kids to serve all year round, not just during…
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5 Things That Over-Functioning Sports Parents Do
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What Is There to Celebrate During a Hard Season?
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How to Prepare Your Child for a New Year
As a new school year gets underway, your children may face changes. Do they have a new coach? New school? New teacher? Children react differently to change. One may have no trouble at all while another may have feelings of anxiety or hesitation. What newness…
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Start Your New Season With These 10 Winning Attitudes!
Back to school means back to school sports, or maybe it’s back to fall travel sports for your child. To give your child the best chance for success and to help them fully enjoy the season, your attitude as a parent is hugely impactful. Start…
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A Three Step Teamwork Blueprint for the Adults in Youth Sports
No one will argue that teamwork is what makes a team great. Spend some time hanging around successful teams and I’m pretty sure you will sense true camaraderie between players. Conversely, when teammates are at odds with each other and don’t respect one another, it…
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