| 101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent: Making Athletics a Positive Experience for Your Child Original Edition Contributor(s): Fish, Joel (Author), Magee, Susan (With) |
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ISBN: 0743227026 ISBN-13: 9780743227025 Publisher: Touchstone Books OUR PRICE: $20.85 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2003 Annotation: The determining factor in whether a child between the ages of six and seventeen enjoys athletics is his or her parents -- not the sport, coach, or team. Yet, parents are often unaware of how their behavior and expectations impact their child's experience. In "101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent," Dr. Joel Fish, a sport psychologist who is also the dad of three young athletes, shares both his clinical expertise and practical experience to help parents develop a deeper understanding of the many issues that surround the young athlete. For athletes of all skill levels, from Little League to high school, Dr. Fish discusses how to: -Help your child reach his or her full athletic potential -Develop strategies to deal with competitive pressure -Know if you're too involved or not involved enough -Interact successfully with your child's coach, and more With insights into the different developmental and self-esteem issues facing girls and boys, information on parenting a superstar athlete, and special tips for single parents, "101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent" will help any parent make sports a memorable and happy experience for their child.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General - Sports & Recreation | Sports Psychology |
| Dewey: 796.083 |
| LCCN: 2003050462 |
| Physical Information: 0.79" H x 5.58" W x 8.55" (0.92 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The determining factor in whether a child between the ages of six and seventeen enjoys athletics is his or her parents -- not the sport, coach, or team. Yet, parents are often unaware of how their behavior and expectations impact their child's experience. In 101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent, Dr. Joel Fish, a sport psychologist who is also the dad of three young athletes, shares both his clinical expertise and practical experience to help parents develop a deeper understanding of the many issues that surround the young athlete. For athletes of all skill levels, from Little League to high school, Dr. Fish discusses how to: -Help your child reach his or her full athletic potential -Develop strategies to deal with competitive pressure -Know if you're too involved or not involved enough -Interact successfully with your child's coach, and more With insights into the different developmental and self-esteem issues facing girls and boys, information on parenting a superstar athlete, and special tips for single parents, 101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent will help any parent make sports a memorable and happy experience for their child. |