Dear KidsHealth,

The Super Bowl is fast approaching, excitement is in the air, and the competition is building! With the media frenzy surrounding the big game, this is the perfect time to talk to kids about the ups and downs of playing competitive sports.

Share these KidsHealth articles via your social media outlets to help educate parents, kids, and teens about handling the pressures of competitive sports.

For Kids:

• Cheating
• How to Be a Good Sport
• Taking the Pressure Off Sports Competition

For Teens:

• Handling Sports Pressure and Competition
• Sportsmanship

For Parents:

• Competitive Sports: Helping Kids Play it Cool
• Sportsmanship

For some kids and teens, playing sports can be challenging. Learning to be a team player also can be difficult. But a good coach can make all the difference. What do kids and teens look for in a coach? Click on the links below to find out:

• Kids: What Kids Want in a Coach
• Teens: What Makes a Good Coach?

Thank you for being a KidsHealth partner!

Warmest regards,
The KidsHealth Team

For further assistance, please call Ryan Biliski at (302) 651-4046 or Jessica Koubek at (302) 651-4349.