Sports vs. Minecraft: How to get your kid off the computer and out on the field

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Backyard Sports Timeout – Where our coaches field parents’ questions about Team Sports and offer ways to make it the Fun, Enriching Experience it’s supposed to be Q: My son is in 6th grade and all he wants to do is sit and play Minecraft on the computer. How can I get him off the couch and interested in a sport or physical activity - I'm worried about his health? A: We face this all the time. This is where Mom and Dad earn the big bucks. It’s the parents’ job to expose their kid to Read more [...]

Can a shy introverted child flourish in a competitive sports environment?

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Backyard Sports Timeout – Where our coaches field parents’ questions about Team Sports and offer ways to make it the Fun, Enriching Experience it’s supposed to be Q: My child is very shy and we thought that joining a team sport might be a way to get her out of her shell. Can a shy, introverted child flourish in a competitive sports environment? A: First we need to understand that a team is comprised of young players with differing levels of ability and unique personalities. The Read more [...]

My daughter’s coach makes her feel alienated

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Backyard Sports Timeout – Where our coaches field parents’ questions about Team Sports and offer ways to make it the Fun, Enriching Experience it’s supposed to be Q: My daughter plays basketball and her team recently added a new coach.  The change has been difficult because the new coach has a style that is incompatible with my daughter's personality.  She often feels berated and alienated. How should we deal with this? Nothing can inhibit a child’s experience more than a difficult Read more [...]