When my children were younger, I spent years volunteering as a coach for various sports and teams. I saw all sorts of personalities and parents and have had a front-row seat to some rather unseemly parental sideline behavior. I know you’ve probably read reports and articles about poorly-behaved sports-crazy parents, but even some of the milder forms of overly-competitive parents can make the entire experience rather un-fun for the children involved. Remember that old saying, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all?” Well, this goes double for cheering on your child’s sports teams. Absolutely no coaching, … Continue reading →