14. What Else Can I Do?
Be aware of your child's goals — as well as his or her insecurities, pressures and stress. While it's important to push your child to excel, know that there's a fine line between support and unrealistic expectations.
Encourage your child to have interests beyond athletics so that if they lose a big game, match or tournament, she or he will have other activities and friends to turn to.
Parents should harness the excitement of sports and competition while encouraging their teens to eat right, live right and play by the rules.