Parent behaviour at children's sporting events can directly impact the child's experience. Thankfully the majority of parents do seem to encourage having fun over putting the pressure on their child to be the best.

Journalist Shona Hendley unpacks why sports parents get a bad rap - but are in fact the angels of society.

Topics in this episode - 
Competitive parents coaching from the side
Shona Hedley's article - Taking kids to sport all the time
Dedication - time, money, energy
Training, competitions, camps, social events, volunteering & more!
Why do children drop out of sports early?
"Doing your best" vs winning vs simply loving the experience
Competence & connection
Report cards: grades vs effort
The current mental health crisis with young people
Government policies and decisions re sport 



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Parent behaviour at children's sporting events can directly impact the child's experience. Thankfully the majority of parents do seem to encourage having fun over putting the pressure on their child to be the best.
Journalist Shona Hendley unpacks why sports parents get a bad rap - but are in fact the angels of society.
Topics in this episode - 
<ul>
<li>Competitive parents coaching from the side</li>
<li>Shona Hedley's article - <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/sports-parents-get-a-bad-rap-when-i-became-one-i-realised-how-wrong-that-is-20230822-p5dyh2.html">Taking kids to sport all the time</a></li>
<li>Dedication - time, money, energy</li>
<li>Training, competitions, camps, social events, volunteering &amp; more!</li>
<li>Why do children drop out of sports early?</li>
<li>"Doing your best" vs winning vs simply loving the experience</li>
<li>Competence &amp; connection</li>
<li>Report cards: grades vs effort</li>
<li>The current mental health crisis with young people</li>
<li>Government policies and decisions re sport </li>
</ul>
 
Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families</a>
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The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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