About Parenting: Supporting Your Student Athlete

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Parenting From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor To say I was not an athlete growing up is an understatement. I preferred the library and books over fields and balls. So to be the mom to three kids who play six sports between them, can be a bit overwhelming (and confusing) most of the time. Questions to Ask Before Joining a Sports League When I was a kid, there were just a couple of options if you wanted to play sports. If you were young, you played on the town team. Once you hit junior high, you played on the school team. These days however, there are a host of leagues available from intramural to travel (with school and town teams in between). Catherine has some insights on how to choose the best one. Search Related Topics:  youth sports  child development  children's safety Balancing Youth Sports and Daily Life One of the toughest things I struggle with when it comes to my kids playing sports (besides trying to figure out the rules) is getting them where they need to be, while balancing school and home. Brooke has some great ideas on how to keep everything running smoothly. Search Related Topics:  youth sports  work-family balance  The Perils of Concussions in College Sports If your child is a college athlete, you probably aren't worrying about getting them back and forth to practice as much as you are thinking about injuries. Jackie has some important information about one of the most common college sports injuries -- concussions. Search Related Topics:  concussions  college athletes  Share Your Experiences with Youth Sports I find the best way to learn about something I don't know is to ask other parents who have been there before. Susan is hosting a great discussion with grandparents and parents who are sharing their experiences with youth sports. Post your story and read what other folks who have been there have to say. Search Related Topics:  grandchildren and sports  things to do with grandchildren  family issues Related Searches Parenting Children Child Parenting Parenting Books Parenting Help Parenting Tips Featured Articles Write a Letter to Your Children Singalong Songs for Kids Set Good Sleep Habits Save on Household Expenses Great Apple Recipes Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Easing Into the School Year Getting Kids to Talk About School End Homework Hassles Set Learning Goals Advertisement