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		<title>What to Look for in a Fastpitch Coach</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/12/what-to-look-for-in-a-fastpitch-coach/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is something that comes up quite a bit.  After all, your child&#8217;s coach has a huge impact on the type of experience your child (and you) have while playing fastpitch softball.  I know, and maybe you do to (though I hope not) how rough it can be when your child doesn&#8217;t have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are You One of These Parents?</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/11/are-you-one-of-these-parents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have actually met parents like this.  Parents who feel that their child will be irreversibly hurt by failure.  Parents who feel that their child must have lots of winning experiences to &#8220;know how to win&#8221; and &#8220;know how to be successful.&#8221;
But is that the best way?  Is winning and telling your child she&#8217;s the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Very Common Sports Parenting Mistake</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/a-very-common-sports-parenting-mistake/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/a-very-common-sports-parenting-mistake/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dealing with Injury]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know you&#8217;ve seen parents make this mistake before.  Maybe you&#8217;re even guilty of it too.  Fastpitch softball has become so super competitive in just the past 10 years or so and everyone wants their daughter to be able to keep up.  But are you making a mistake that could end your daughter&#8217;s career prematurely?
You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Four Common Sports Parenting Challenges</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/four-common-sports-parenting-challenges/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/four-common-sports-parenting-challenges/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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I&#8217;m a youth soccer coach and sports mom/step mom to four young athletes aged 8 to 19. Our kids dance, skate, ski, run cross-country, and play soccer, lacrosse, football and basketball.
As a sports parent, I&#8217;ve dealt with sports kids who:
1. Are stars in practice but choke up during competition (and then get angry at themselves).
2. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Quick and Easy Dinner Time Ideas</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/7-quick-and-easy-dinner-time-ideas/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/7-quick-and-easy-dinner-time-ideas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Help With Health & Nutrition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Okay Softball Moms (or Dads) - It’s 6:30 p.m. the kids are hungry, you just got home from practice, homework needs to be done, you’re stressing, and then they ask… 
“Mom, what’s for dinner?” 
I don&#8217;t know about you, but that question can drive me up the wall. It’s not easy juggling our busy lives while trying to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Too Much Pressure?</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/too-much-pressure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parent Pressure In Sports
By Matt Garrett

Having your son play football or your daughter on the basketball team is something to be very proud about, but you should always make sure to never make your kids feel pressured about their sports.
Although many dads love seeing their sons scoring the winning touchdown every game, this is not very [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sports Psychology Guidelines for Parents</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/sports-psychology-guidelines-for-parents/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/sports-psychology-guidelines-for-parents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Guidelines for Fastpitch Parents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Game Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training and Performance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Youth sports are huge in today’s society. Coaches and parents have a tremendous impact on how children will engage in sports. I get several emails a month from concerned sports parents asking me how they should help their child superstar win at and enjoy sports. When working with young athletes, I often work with the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Child&#8217;s Confidence &#8211; You&#8217;re Important!</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/your-childs-confidence-youre-important/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/your-childs-confidence-youre-important/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports Parents Play Critical Roles in Boosting Kids&#8217; Confidence
By Dr. Patrick J. Cohn and Lisa E Cohn
 

Have I ever told you that I grew up in a sports-crazed family with five kids?
Thirty years ago, when I played football, hockey, golf, and lacrosse year round, our dad was an enthusiastic sports parent. He often impeached us to play [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quick, Convenient, Healthy Snacks</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/quick-convenient-healthy-snacks/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/quick-convenient-healthy-snacks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Help With Health & Nutrition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Don&#8217;t forget to put a snack in your backpack, you have practice after school.&#8221; Or &#8220;Remind me it&#8217;s our turn to bring snacks for the team on Saturday.&#8221; Sound familiar? With kids on the go so much, it&#8217;s important to have quick, . Children need a healthy energy boost and it needs to be done without [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Too Involved?</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/are-you-too-involved/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/are-you-too-involved/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discuss the Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Are Sports Parents Too Involved?
By Dr. Patrick J. Cohn and Lisa E Cohn

One sports parent began training his son at the age of four to become a pro football player. The dad quit his job to facilitate his son&#8217;s coaching. The boy is now 12 and spends 10 hours per day training with his [...]]]></description>
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