The beginning is the most important park of the work. – Plato Many students are beginning school at this time. The beginning of the school year can be a daunting time, but it is an important time of the term. … Continue reading
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Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision. However, anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a … Continue reading
Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. Everyone grieves differently, and there is no time frame for the grieving process. Some emotions people grieving may experience … Continue reading
“Infant mental health” refers to how well a child develops socially and emotionally from birth to age three. Infants and toddlers are totally dependent upon their caregivers. Consistent and responsive care from specific adults is critical for the adequate development … Continue reading
Summit Performance Consulting LLC is proud to support Stand UP Foundation! Join us at Harbourside on Friday, March 3 at 7:00 PM for our Neon Nights Walk. Register here. This is a walk to promote awareness and prevention related to … Continue reading
Injuries are common in youth sports. With proper training, many injuries can be avoided. The facts about injuries in youth sports: 48% of young athletes have at least one injury during an athletic season. 65% of these injuries are minor. … Continue reading
Worried about your mathematics test or football game against your biggest rival? What is the best way to prepare for the event? Here are three tips for performing your best on the big day. 1. Get a good night’s sleep. Make … Continue reading
Teaching Children and Adolescents to Manage Mistakes We want our children and teenagers to perform well, and so do they. However, the pressure of perfectionism can lead to the fear of making mistakes. When there is so much pressure to … Continue reading
How do you make positive thinking work for you? Gabriele Oettingen, of New York University and the University of Hamburg has been researching positive thinking and motivation. In her book, Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation, she states that … Continue reading
Excessive stress, injury, being burnt out, along with other negative aspects of youth sport can be avoided. Here are some simple ways to avoid putting too much stress on athletes and creating problems. The thrill should be competition, not winning. … Continue reading
There are many benefits of a young child’s involvement in sport. Through sports, children learn physical skills, gain an appreciation of physical fitness, and grow emotionally and socially. Learning Physical Skills Young athletes learn both fundamental motor skills and sport-specific … Continue reading
Many parents come to me with questions about their children’s involvement in sports. When should children start sports? What sports should they do? When should sports get competitive? Expert Frank Eksten of the Franciscan Sports Medicine Institute in Indiana answers these … Continue reading
Parents want their child to have confidence and enjoy their sport, but they don’t want to over-praise. How can you best support your child in sport? Here are a 5 tips for supporting your child athlete: 1. Encourage self-motivation. Motivation must … Continue reading
Several of my clients and friends have asked me about grit – resilience – and how they can foster it in their children. There are many mixed messages out there regarding how much to praise children and how to adequately … Continue reading