How to Help Your Child Handle Sports-Related Stress and Pressure

How to Help Your Child Handle Sports-Related Stress and Pressure

How to Help Your Child Handle Sports-Related Stress and PressureYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 08/26/2025

Learn how to spot sports stress in kids and discover practical ways to help young athletes cope, build resilience, and rediscover the joy of sports.

Sports Parenting + Brain Health
Your Body Language is Louder Than Your Cheers: What You're Really Communicating

Your Body Language is Louder Than Your Cheers: What You're Really Communicating

Your Body Language is Louder Than Your Cheers: What You're Really CommunicatingYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 08/23/2025

Your body language speaks louder than words at your child’s games. Learn how silent signals can build confidence, or create pressure, and discover strategies for being a calm, supportive presence.

Sports Parenting + Brain Health
10 Warning Signs Your Young Athlete is Burning Out (And What to Do About It)

10 Warning Signs Your Young Athlete is Burning Out (And What to Do About It)

10 Warning Signs Your Young Athlete is Burning Out (And What to Do About It)Yelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 08/21/2025

Is your young athlete showing signs of burnout? Discover the 10 key warning signs and practical steps to support recovery, before they lose their love for the game.

Sports Parenting + Brain Health
Performance Anxiety in Young Athletes: Signs, Causes, and Solutions

Performance Anxiety in Young Athletes: Signs, Causes, and Solutions

Performance Anxiety in Young Athletes: Signs, Causes, and SolutionsYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 08/19/2025

Discover brain-based strategies to help athletes stay calm under pressure. Practical tools for managing nerves and boosting performance.

Sports Parenting + Brain Health
You Don’t Need Permission to Parent: Neuroscience Proves Your Authority Matters

You Don’t Need Permission to Parent: Neuroscience Proves Your Authority Matters

You Don’t Need Permission to Parent: Neuroscience Proves Your Authority MattersYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 08/17/2025

Your child's brain isn’t fully developed until their mid-20s. Discover why neuroscience proves that your parental authority is essential, not controlling, and how to confidently parent without needing permission.

Sports Parenting + Brain Health
The Early Specialization Trap: Why Multi-Sport Athletes Often Win in the Long Run

The Early Specialization Trap: Why Multi-Sport Athletes Often Win in the Long Run

The Early Specialization Trap: Why Multi-Sport Athletes Often Win in the Long RunYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 08/15/2025

Is early specialization hurting your child’s athletic future? Discover why multi-sport athletes thrive and how to protect your child from burnout and injury.

Sports Parenting + Brain Health