The Joy of Sports: Prioritizing Fun Over Competition

If you have a child with a natural talent or a burning desire to succeed in a sport or other activity, how do you cultivate a successful (perhaps even elite) level of performance and raise them to have perspective? Justin and Kylie offer four ideas to help your children be engaged in their athletic and competitive pursuits in healthy, balanced ways. 

In this episode:

• US Gymnast Alexandra Raismen - parent reaction
• Finding a healthy balance
• Professionalization of youth sports can lead to burnout | AAP Publications
• What is the purpose of sport?
• Physical, cognitive, social, emotional benefits
• Competence and mastery
• #1033 – Early Talent Promotion
• Motivation and losing perspective
• Unconditional love

Related links: 

• How To Keep Kids Motivated To Play Sport

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