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By Kristen 1 Comment

Back-to-Sports Season

I just read a powerful article (here) by Tim Elmore,  on the involvement of parents in their children’s sports.  We’ve all seen the helicopter parent, the one who yells from the sidelines, and the one that coaches all the time…even when they’re not the coach.  This type of behavior really wears children out and can sometimes cause them to lose  love for the game(or  instrument or hobby).   As parents, we need the right words to equip and encourage our children.

Researchers Brown and Miller interviewed college athletes and asked what their parents said that made them feel great.  The response:  “I love to watch you play.”

The six little words every child needs to hear.
The six little words every child needs to hear.

Those are the easiest six words convey our love and confidence for them.  Did you know that a universal Love Language is Words of Affirmation?

Most importantly we want to encourage our kids to have fun, play hard, and that you love them unconditionally.  Not sure how your child best receives love?  Check out the Love Languages post here.

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About Kristen

Kristen is an Elementary Reading Specialist. She is the owner / author behind Busy Kids Happy Mom, a site dedicated to fun, practical, and purposeful activities to do with your kids. Follow Kristen on Facebook, Pinterest, and subscribe for updates.

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  1. JDaniel4's Mom says

    at 10:03 am

    My son plays soccer at church sponsored program that is low pressure and high fun. We love it.

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