Tag Archives for " Parenting "
Parent Engagement in Youth Sports with Changing the Game Project
I was thrilled to be a guest John O'Sullivan's Way of Champions Podcast alongside Seth Taylor - basically and hour of three friends sitting around talking parenting and youth sports!!! It was a fun conversation...and
Read MoreI Like You As You Are – Feedback For Our Children
I just finished watching A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, an expose about my childhood friend: Mr. Rogers. I remember the feeling of the hard floor under my legs as I sat transfixed to
Read MoreHighlights from the Ian Barker Interview on Parents and the Youth Soccer Landscape
Ian Barker is the Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches and joins us for a discussion on a wide range of topics directly related to parents and the youth game. The tension that
Read MoreDr. Jerry Lynch on How We Should Make Our Children Feel
It's always a honor to spend time with Dr. Jerry Lynch, one of the most respected sport psychologists in the United States. This interview was refreshing, inspiring and very powerful. While
Read MoreDear Parents: What Are Your Soccer Parent Values?
It is our values that largely guide our behaviors.If our children value sportsmanship, they will be sure to sportingly acknowledge the other team and referee at the end of a match. If our children value
Read MoreHow Signing My Daughter Up for Soccer Pushed My Parenting Skills to New Heights
This article was written by Lauren Sainz, the blogger behind Life Spark with LaurenThis March, my nine-year-old daughter started playing soccer for the first time. After watching my son play
Read MoreThings My Mom Never Said to Me
I truly believe nobody accomplishes anything on their own. Success is a combination of individual effort and surrounding yourself with the right people who will influence your life in the correct way.
Read MoreWhen Does Learning and Development Take Place?
My daughter is getting settled at Emerson College in the heart of Boston as a first year student (and athlete). Last weekend, the first weekend for many of the First Years at Emerson (she has been there
Read MoreJohn O’Sullivan Interview with Guest Host – Anthony DiCicco
I am making the entire webinar with John O'Sullivan, founder of Changing the Game Project, available as a special bonus to people who are following the work we are doing at Soccer Parenting.
Read MoreDonna Fishter on Parents Ensuring Players Have A Strong Authentic Identity to Support their Performance Identity
I received so many texts and DM's and emails from parents after this Donna Fishter webinar earlier this week thanking me for the conversation and with messages of gratitude for the topics we covered.
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