Tips for Parents: Help your child get the most out of their sport experience.
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Talk to your child about their interests.
Find out what physical activities or sports appeal to them.
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Recognize and respect your child’s reasons for playing a sport or practicing a physical activity.
They might want to compete for medals and titles, or they might simply want to have fun and socialize through activity.
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Be positive when supporting your child, regardless of results.
Research has shown that children retreat from activity when their parents become demanding about results!
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Support your child’s activities as a parent, not as a 24-hour coach.
Your role is to assist with transportation, good nutrition, rest and balanced lifestyle.
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Support your child’s coaches and instructors.
If you have questions or concerns other than physical safety, approach them when they are not busy coaching or instructing.
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Educate yourself on good nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits for your child.
Consult sport and health websites, books, magazines and videos, and ask your child’s coach or instructor for guidance.
