For Parents Put The Fun BackIn Youth Sports (NAPSA)—Youth sports teach children valuable life lessons, provide exercise and, most importantly, are fun. But according to recent re- search, 77 percent of adults feel that youth sports are too competitive; parents identify themselves as the worst offenders. Positive communication can help keep parents and players on the same pageall seasonlong. “A first step toward more positive behavior is communication,” said Jim Thompson, founder and executive director of Positive Coaching Alliance at www.positive coach.org and author of “Positive Sports Parenting” and “The High School Sports Parent.” Thompson recommends sharing anecdotes and photo memories from practice and gamedays. To help, photo service Shutterfly offers free, customizable Youth Sports Share Web sites. Command central for a child’s team, the sites house rosters, contact information and game day updates, and even track snack duty. For more information, visit http://www.shutterfly.com/youthsports.
