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Emotional Regulation for Athletes' Parents

42 Strategies, Tips and Exercises to Support Your Child's Development. Navigate Coaches and Overcome ... and Successful Season (Positive Parenting)

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Emotional Regulation for Athletes' Parents

By: T.R. Fosters
Narrated by: Ryan Forkel
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Parenting a young athlete can be inspiring, exciting, and deeply stressful — sometimes all in the same season. Close games, tough losses, coach decisions, injuries, and post-game conversations can bring out strong emotions for both kids and parents. It’s easy to feel pressure on the sidelines, even when your goal is simply to support your child.

Emotional Regulation for Athletes’ Parents offers practical, science-informed strategies to help you stay calm during competition, respond thoughtfully after games, and guide your athlete through challenges with confidence and connection.

Inside this audiobook, you’ll learn how to:

Stay composed during tense games and high-pressure momentsTurn post-game car rides into opportunities for connection instead of conflictEncourage effort without adding performance pressureNavigate difficult conversations with coaches, officials, and other parentsSupport your child through setbacks, quitting decisions, and big transitionsYou’ll also discover tools for recognizing your own emotional triggers, modeling resilience after mistakes, and helping your child develop confidence, sportsmanship, and motivation that lasts beyond the scoreboard.

Worried sports parenting just has to feel intense sometimes? Every strategy in this audiobook is designed for real families and real sidelines. The guidance is practical, flexible, and easy to apply before, during, and after competition.

You don’t need perfect reactions or years of experience — just a willingness to grow alongside your athlete.

If you’re ready to reduce sideline stress, strengthen your connection, and help your child build confidence that lasts beyond the game, this audiobook will guide you every step of the way.

©2026 Tim Gallinger (P)2026 Tim Gallinger
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I really appreciated how this audiobook seems to focus on the emotional side of sports parenting in such a practical and encouraging way. Its mix of strategies, tips, and exercises gives it a hands-on feel, while the emphasis on supporting a child’s development, handling coaches, and creating a healthier season makes it especially relevant for sports families. The overall message comes across as thoughtful, calming, and centered on helping parents show up with more wisdom, balance, and confidence. A valuable listen for parents who want to support their young athlete in a way that strengthens both performance and emotional well-being.

Guide for Parents of Young Athletes

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This was a thoughtful and practical listen for any parent supporting a child in sport. I liked that it focused not only on the young athlete’s emotions, but also on how parents react during tense matches, disappointing results, and difficult conversations. The advice on post-game car journeys and avoiding extra performance pressure was especially useful. It feels realistic, easy to apply, and relevant to families involved in all kinds of sports.

Support from the sidelines

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What stood out to me was how relatable the advice felt. Youth sports can bring out strong emotions, and this audiobook provides simple, realistic strategies for staying supportive during both the highs and lows. I especially liked the focus on building confidence, resilience, and healthy communication. A worthwhile listen for any parent raising a young athlete.

Thoughtful and Practical

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After reading this book, I gained a better understanding of how parents' reactions can influence their child's confidence, enjoyment, and overall sports experience. The advice is clear, thoughtful, and genuinely helpful. I highly recommend this book to any parent of a young athlete. It provides valuable tools for creating a healthier, more supportive environment where both parents and children can thrive.

Get your sports kid ready

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This audiobook does a great job of addressing the emotional journey youth sports can take families on. I like that it doesn't demand perfection from parents. Instead, it offers simple, practical strategies for pausing and responding with patience, ensuring kids feel supported regardless of the game's outcome. The advice applies to real-life situations, like post-game car rides or challenging conversations on the sidelines. If you're looking for ways to uplift your young athlete without adding unnecessary pressure, this is definitely a rewarding listen.

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