Active Play and Healthy Sports Parents: How to Keep Youth Sports Fun and Prevent Burnout

Dr. Emily Greenwald sits down with Jonathan Carone, host of the Healthy Sports Parents podcast, to tackle one of the most stressful environments for modern families: the hyper-competitive world of youth sports.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why kids quit sports and how parents can support their experience 
• Why the car ride home can be the most dreaded part of youth sports (and how to turn this around) 
• How the 5-to-1 positivity ratio changes a child’s attitude, perception, and psyche
• Why winning actually ranks surprisingly low on the list of what makes sports fun for kids
• How to keep kids, especially girls, supported and safely engaged in sports as they navigate puberty and body image challenges

Where to find Jonathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparents/
Website: https://healthysportsparents.com/

Where to find Dr. Emily:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilygreenwald/
Website: http://activeplayeveryday.com

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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.