With around 1 in 50 people diagnosed with cancer each year, many will face the difficult task of sharing news of their diagnosis with children. Here’s what to consider.
- Senior Lecturer/Head of Course (Undergraduate Psychology), Research Fellow, Manna Institute, CQUniversity Australia
A lack of support from parents is a major reason why some junior coaches quit. So, what can coaches do to build better relationships with parents?
Grumbling children and teenagers can be so annoying. But it is important to try and decode their complaints.
One longitudinal Australian study found children who drop out of sport between eight and ten years are at greater risk for social and emotional problems compared to those who continue in sport.
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