Posts Tagged ‘self esteem’

Are You One of These Parents?

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 “know how to win” and “know how to be successful.”
But is that the best way?  Is winning and telling your child she’s the [...]

Your Child’s Confidence – You’re Important!

Sports Parents Play Critical Roles in Boosting Kids’ 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 [...]