The epitome of trying to take the easy way out of parenting is telling a child to do what I say not what I do. However, there is no easy way out of parenting. There is only what works and what doesn’t. Moreover, telling a kid to do what I say and not what I […]
Mental toughness is a product of both nature and nurture. Although scientist haven’t found conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, it is proven that both play a role. However, it’s difficult if not impossible to change someone’s nature, so that’s completely out of a parent’s control. This includes a child’s personality and what motivates […]
A sport parent’s mindset towards their children matters tremendously. Particularly for the nearly 20% of U.S. parents who spend more than $12,000 a year on youth sports, per child. Generally speaking, parents of athletes choose one of two mindsets to drive their behavior. Either an investment mindset or an expense mindset. If a parent is “investing” […]