Sport Parent Survival Guide

VIDEO: The Power of High Fives, Fist Bumps and ...

In 2006, Steve Nash led the NBA not just in assists but in high-fives, with research linking those small gestures to the team chemistry that powered his MVP season.

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In 2006, Steve Nash led the NBA not just in assists but in high-fives, with research linking those small gestures to the team chemistry that powered his MVP season.

Understanding the Sports Parent Psyche (notice I said “Psyche” not “Psycho”)

Understanding the Sports Parent Psyche (notice ...

Even the calmest sports parents can have reflexive reactions on the sidelines. Here’s why it happens—and a challenge to practice real self-control at your child’s next game

Understanding the Sports Parent Psyche (notice I said “Psyche” not “Psycho”)

Even the calmest sports parents can have reflexive reactions on the sidelines. Here’s why it happens—and a challenge to practice real self-control at your child’s next game

Here's What Every Sports Parent Needs to Know About Concussions

Here's What Every Sports Parent Needs to Know A...

Concussions are scary, but manageable if parents know the signs and follow the CDC’s 6-step return-to-play plan. Protecting your child’s brain today ensures they can stay healthy and keep playing...

Here's What Every Sports Parent Needs to Know About Concussions

Concussions are scary, but manageable if parents know the signs and follow the CDC’s 6-step return-to-play plan. Protecting your child’s brain today ensures they can stay healthy and keep playing.

VIDEO: Even Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Hav...

Sideline meltdowns happen to the best of us (just ask Gabrielle Union). Here’s how to keep the focus where it belongs — on the players.

VIDEO: Even Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Have Been “Those Crazy Sports Parents”

Sideline meltdowns happen to the best of us (just ask Gabrielle Union). Here’s how to keep the focus where it belongs — on the players.

How to Help Your Child Speak to Their Coach About Playing Time

How to Help Your Child Speak to Their Coach Abo...

Bringing up playing time can be tough, but with the right approach, players can have honest, respectful conversations with coaches that build trust and open doors.  

How to Help Your Child Speak to Their Coach About Playing Time

Bringing up playing time can be tough, but with the right approach, players can have honest, respectful conversations with coaches that build trust and open doors.  

VIDEO: 6 Stages of Youth Sports – From the Hold...

The Holderness Family’s Six Stages of Youth Sports will make you laugh—and remind you that we’ve all been “that parent” at some point.

VIDEO: 6 Stages of Youth Sports – From the Holderness Family

The Holderness Family’s Six Stages of Youth Sports will make you laugh—and remind you that we’ve all been “that parent” at some point.

A young football player in a green jersey smiling at two supportive parents on the sidelines.

5 Time-Saving Tips for Sports Parents Who Work ...

Weeknights don’t have to be a scramble—small systems can make sports season smoother and less stressful.

5 Time-Saving Tips for Sports Parents Who Work Full-Time

Weeknights don’t have to be a scramble—small systems can make sports season smoother and less stressful.

Child with soccer ball sits in the back seat of a car. Mother is in the driver's seat looking back at him

What Parents Can Say On the Car Ride Home?

The car ride home after a game can shape how kids feel about sports—sometimes more than the game itself. When parents keep it supportive and positive, those rides become moments...

What Parents Can Say On the Car Ride Home?

The car ride home after a game can shape how kids feel about sports—sometimes more than the game itself. When parents keep it supportive and positive, those rides become moments.

Mental Toughness in Youth Sports

Tips for Building Resilience and Mental Toughne...

Life will always throw challenges our way, but how we respond makes the difference. Mental toughness is built through mindset, habits, and support that help us stay steady under pressure....

Tips for Building Resilience and Mental Toughness in Youth Sports

Life will always throw challenges our way, but how we respond makes the difference. Mental toughness is built through mindset, habits, and support that help us stay steady under pressure..

Healthy Snack Ideas

5 Healthy Snack Ideas BEFORE Practice

Fueling up before practice doesn’t have to be complicated—these five simple, healthy snack ideas give young athletes the energy they need to feel strong, focused, and ready to play.  

5 Healthy Snack Ideas BEFORE Practice

Fueling up before practice doesn’t have to be complicated—these five simple, healthy snack ideas give young athletes the energy they need to feel strong, focused, and ready to play.