What do you do when other parents groan, roll their eyes, or make comments when your child messes up? In this candid episode, Rachel and Yaritza respond to a listener who asked for help navigating those painful game-day moments. We dig into real-life scenarios across any sport and offer practical ways to protect your child’s confidence, set boundaries with adults, and model the behavior you want to see on the field. Inside the episode:
- How to check in with your child first and keep “fun” at the center
- Scripts for addressing rude comments and when to loop in a coach
- Teaching kids to self-advocate without escalating drama
- Rec vs travel: when switching teams might be healthiest
- Why kids mirror adult behavior and how to reset sideline culture
- Balancing “be the bigger person” with clear, firm boundaries
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