Burnout and overtraining are two of the biggest reasons why athletes fail to reach their potential. They both lead to dramatic performance declines and they both can lead to injury. In addition, both burnout and overtraining develop because coaches and parents are not paying attention to the physical and mental impacts of an athlete’s schedule. […]
If there is one thing I’ve learned since I became a parent nearly 2 decades ago, it’s that parenting is far more of an art than a science. Yes, there is plenty of scientific research that shows that particular parenting techniques are better than others. However, because every child is unique, the practical application of […]
One of the biggest misconceptions about raising confident children is that you can speak it into existence. While I’m a big proponent of the “words matter” school of thought as well as an advocate of positive self-talk, there is a major caveat when it comes to confidence. Particularly, when it comes to raising confident children, […]