In the second of our podcasts on parental involvement, we talk about the different situations and challenges parents of children in competitive sport face.
Definition of emotional abuse
Emotional abuse is the emotional maltreatment of a child, which has a severe and persistent negative effect on the child’s emotional development.
Giving your child the best experience
Knowing how to best support your child can be tricky to navigate at times, especially during heightened emotional times like games, performances or competitions.
Throughout the career of an elite young athlete, parents who are positively involved play a key role in their health and wellbeing as well as their overall success.
Having an open discussion with the young people in your club or activity regarding their preferred name, pronouns, needs and concerns will help all members to feel valued and listened to.
NSPCC has warned of an increase in domestic abuse during the World Cup after recording those concerns about children reported to the Helpline spiked by a third during the previous tournament.
The role of parents in youth sport
The role that parents and carers play in their child’s sporting life is vital in helping them to thrive and to achieve their full sporting potential, whilst feeling safe and supported.
Third-party use of facilities
There are a few key points to consider when determining supervision levels and responsibilities for third-party users of facilities.