How to Help Kids Find a Sport They Enjoy
Listen to them.. Think about the big picture.. Encourage them to play two or three sports a year.
Steps
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Listen to them.
Listen to them.
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Think about the big picture.
Think about the big picture.
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Encourage them to play two or three sports a year.
Encourage them to play two or three sports a year.
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Attend a practice.
Attend a practice.
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Be honest, positive, and supportive.
Be honest, positive, and supportive.
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Acknowledge any personal concerns.
Acknowledge any personal concerns.
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Consider other fitness opportunities for kids.
Consider other fitness opportunities for kids.
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Mention athletic options for kids who like music.
Mention athletic options for kids who like music.
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Try outdoor sports with your kid.
Try outdoor sports with your kid.
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Ask your kid if they'd be more interested in physical activity that includes ani
Ask your kid if they'd be more interested in physical activity that includes animals.
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Don't overemphasize competition.
Don't overemphasize competition.
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Ask open-ended questions about how they feel.
Ask open-ended questions about how they feel.
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Practice with them.
Practice with them.
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Don't compare your kid to other kids.
Don't compare your kid to other kids.
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Watch out for signs of burnout.
Watch out for signs of burnout.
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