How to Support Your Athlete Child Without Transferring Your Anxiety

How to Support Your Athlete Child Without Transferring Your Anxiety

How to Support Your Athlete Child Without Transferring Your AnxietyYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 04/29/2026

Learn how parental anxiety can affect young athletes and discover practical, brain-based strategies to support your child without increasing performance pressure.

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The Fear of Failure: How Parents Can Help Athletes Embrace Risk

The Fear of Failure: How Parents Can Help Athletes Embrace Risk

The Fear of Failure: How Parents Can Help Athletes Embrace RiskYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 09/06/2025

Discover how fear of failure impacts young athletes and learn practical strategies parents can use to help kids embrace risk and build resilience.

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The Coaching Parent Dilemma: When to Step Back and Let the Coach Coach

The Coaching Parent Dilemma: When to Step Back and Let the Coach Coach

The Coaching Parent Dilemma: When to Step Back and Let the Coach CoachYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 08/27/2025

Learn when to step back and let the coach coach. Practical tips for parents on supporting young athletes without adding stress or confusion.

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20 Questions Every Sports Parent Should Ask Themselves at Their Child's Game

20 Questions Every Sports Parent Should Ask Themselves at Their Child's Game

20 Questions Every Sports Parent Should Ask Themselves at Their Child's GameYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 08/13/2025

Discover 20 powerful self-reflection questions every sports parent should ask during games to support their child’s confidence, resilience, and joy.

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Why “I Love to Watch You Play” Are the Six Most Important Words for Sports Parents

Why “I Love to Watch You Play” Are the Six Most Important Words for Sports Parents

Why “I Love to Watch You Play” Are the Six Most Important Words for Sports ParentsYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 08/08/2025

Discover why “I love to watch you play” can transform your child’s sports experience, boost confidence, and strengthen your parent-athlete bond.

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The Sports Parent Ego Trap: How to Recognize When You've Crossed the Line

The Sports Parent Ego Trap: How to Recognize When You've Crossed the Line

The Sports Parent Ego Trap: How to Recognize When You've Crossed the LineYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 08/02/2025

Are you more stressed than your child on game day? Discover the emotional, behavioral, and physical red flags of over-identifying with your young athlete.

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