The Pure Athlete Podcast 97. Parenting Expert Dr. Tim Elmore: Parenting in the Crazy World of Youth Sports
Dec 4, 2024
Dr. Tim Elmore, founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, Inc., is a leading expert on parenting and youth development. He shares insights on nurturing grit in kids and the importance of letting them experience failure for personal growth. Elmore discusses how to replace pressure with encouragement in youth sports, emphasizing self-awareness and resilience. He also explores the critical roles of coaches in fostering leadership and interpersonal skills, focusing on balancing competition with personal growth.
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Live By Values and Add Value
- Encourage kids to live by values and add value to become positive influencers on their teams.
- Teach them to become thermostats who set the culture instead of thermometers who just reflect it.
Let Kids Fail to Grow Grit
- Avoid clearing the path for kids to prevent failure; let them face adversity to grow.
- Risk too little, rescue too quickly, and rave too easily hurt children's maturity and grit.
ALeg: Wise Parenting Framework
- Use the acronym A-L-E-G: Ask, Listen, Empathize, Guide to wisely parent and coach.
- This approach earns the right to guide children while showing empathy and understanding.
