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Sep 2022
32m 15s

85: My Kids Lose it When They Make Sport...

DR. LISA DAMOUR/GOOD TROUBLE PRODUCTIONS
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When kids get stuck or fall apart while playing sports, what should parents do? Dr. Lisa offers strategies for when kids lose their cool, and explains a key change in thinking can help kids manage when they make mistakes. She and Reena also discuss how to help kids appreciate the importance of being team players and the fact that kids rarely improve in sport ... Show More
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