How to Handle a Child’s Frustration with Sports: Advice from the Experts

young boy playing t-ball; tee ball; little boy upset from losing baseball game

 

 

 

 

As a parent on the sidelines, it can be challenging to watch your little competitor have a tough day on the field. That’s why we asked experts around the New York metro area to answer the following question:

 

 

 

How should I handle it when my child is frustrated or upset after a particularly bad day with sports?

 

See advice from experts – including coaches, fitness instructors, and athletic directors – in your area:


New York City:

Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens


Long Island:

Nassau County

Suffolk County


Suburbs:

Fairfield County, CT

Rockland County, NY

Westchester County, NY

 


Also see: Our Ask the Experts section, for more practical parenting advice from experts in the New York metro area

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