From Elizabeth Quinn,
Your Guide to Sports Medicine.
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Parents have a tremendous influence on their children's attitude toward sports, yet they are often unaware of how their behavior and expectations impact their child's experience. This book helps parents support and encourage their children who play sports.

Author Joel Fish, a sports psychologist and father of three, shares both his clinical expertise and practical experience with parents of young athletes. The book covers ways parents can:

• 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
• Be supportive and a role model rather that a critic

Dr. Fish clearly outlines the various outside influences kids face including peer pressure and self-esteem issues and provides strategies for helping children find their own solutions to these challenges. He also discusses ways to encourage kids without pushing and identifying your child's strengths and limitations as an athlete. One of the most helpful sections deals with 'parenting a superstar athlete.'

This book is a rare and welcome text for any parent who wants their child to have a good experience with sports and a lifetime of healthy athletic experiences.