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Parenting Education | Five Things I Think I Taught My Teenagers

You can never be certain teenagers will be listening for long. When you want to share your wisdom with them, it's hard to know if they are really paying attention or just amusing themselves until the next text or tweet rolls in. When you do have their fleeting attention, be direct, to the point and on message. Read More

Parenting Education | Guidelines for Parents of Children in Sports

On April 19, 2000, a letter that appeared in the Dear Abby column cited recommendations published by The Physician and Sportsmedicine in 1988. Read More

Parenting Education | A Letter from Stasia Mallin

Oct 09, 2012 03:54 PM

Young players like this one don't need their parent yelling and telling them what to do all game. Rather, your child needs you to cheer and support them throughout the game. Read More

Schellas Hyndman's Do's and Dont's of College Recruiting

Who is Coach Hyndman? The US Youth Soccer Show recently sat down with Schellas Hyndman, head coach of FC Dallas in Major League Soccer, to talk about the do’s and don’ts of college recruiting. In addition to being a former collegiate and professional player, Coach Hyndman is one of the most successful college soccer coaches in American sports history, compiling a 466-122-49 record as the head coach at Southern Methodist University. Read More

Parenting Education | The Childhood Roots to Adult Happiness

Sep 13, 2012 10:29 AM

Sports, when approached in the right way, can be as valuable as academics in the development of a happy child. Read More

Guide to Snacking presented by YoCrunch

Check out this great snacking guide to get you through the upcoming season! Read More

ParentingEducation | Parent Pointers

A child's soccer experience can be full of ups and downs; not only for the player, but their parents as well. This weeks Parenting Education article is a list of things for parents to keep in mind during a child’s soccer experience. Read More

Parenting Education | The secret to raising smart kids

Our society worships talent, and many people assume that possessing superior intelligence or ability — along with confidence in that ability — is a recipe for success. Years of scientific investigation suggests that an overemphasis on intellect or talent leaves people vulnerable to failure, fearful of challenges and unwilling to remedy their shortcomings. Parents and teachers can also teach children to enjoy the process of learning by expressing positive views of challenges... Read More

Parenting Education | The PS parent companion

Have you ever wondered what your child athlete is thinking? The PS parent companion gives parents a handful of P.S. reminders as an insight into their child athlete's mind. This is a simple tool to help parents understand what their children are feeling in different situations and to help teach parents that using positive messages can help nourish their children's love of the game. Read More

Parenting Education | Choosing the right sport and physical activity program for your child

Programs promoting sport and physical activity for children and youths have proliferated in recent years. Because the philosophies, objectives, facilities and leadership of those programs can be so diverse, it’s imperative that parents/guardians assess program quality, both initially and periodically, to determine whether the program will provide a positive experience – physically, socially and emotionally - for their children. Read More

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