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How to Handle a Child's Frustration with Sports: Advice from the Experts

By NYMetroParents Staff June 16, 2010

young boy playing t-ball; tee ball; little boy upset from losing baseball game

As a parent on the sidelines, it can be challenging to watch your little competitor have a tough day on the field. That's why we asked experts around the New York metro area to answer the following question:

How should I handle it when my child is frustrated or upset after a particularly bad day with sports?

See advice from experts - including coaches, fitness instructors, and athletic directors - in your area:

New York City:

Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens

Long Island:

Suburbs:

Westchester County, NY

Also see: Our Ask the Experts section, for more practical parenting advice from experts in the New York metro area

Our After-School Activities Guide, for youth sports programs in your area

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