How to Support Your Athlete Child Without Transferring Your Anxiety
Yelena Gidenko, PhDPublished on: 04/29/2026
Support your athlete without passing on anxiety using simple brain-based tools.
Sports Parenting + Brain Health
Yelena Gidenko, PhD
For Sports Parents During the Holiday Break: Rest Matters More Than You Think
Yelena Gidenko, PhDPublished on: 12/20/2025
The holiday break is more than time off. It is a chance for sports parents and athletes to mentally reset. Learn why rest matters and how to practice presence as a family.
Sports Parenting + Brain Health
The Hardest Lesson in Sports Parenting: Letting Your Teen Learn From Failure
Yelena Gidenko, PhDPublished on: 11/24/2025
Letting your teen athlete struggle is one of the hardest parts of parenting. But these moments shape resilience, identity, and real mental toughness. Here’s why stepping back matters.
Sports Parenting + Brain Health