Turning Car Rides Into Confidence-Building Conversations with Eric Stevenson, EP 125

Send us Fan MailDo you wonder if today’s youth sports are helping kids—or secretly hurting their confidence?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, host Dori Durbin talks with Eric Stevenson, licensed counselor and founder of Athletic Mind Performance. Eric specializes in helping kids, families, and athletes of all levels build resilience and healthier mindsets around sports.This Episode Is Perfect For: Parents with kids of all agesCoaches of kids of all agesFans of kids of all agesAthletes who want more with less stressYou’ll Hear:Why kids are giving up (and even cheating) earlier than ever in sportsThe “Goldilocks Effect” of praise—and how too much or too little backfiresHow parents can use stress to boost performance instead of crushing confidenceA powerful story that helps kids turn “I can’t” into “I’ll try”The car ride home: what to say (and what NOT to say) after gamesAbout Eric: Eric Stevenson is a licensed therapist in Illinois and Florida, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and founder of Athletic Mind Performance. He works with athletes and families to reduce anxiety, build growth mindsets, and create lasting confidence on and off the field.Connect with Eric:https://www.athleticmindperformance.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-stevenson-1094a4132https://www.instagram.com/athleticmindperformance/About Dori: Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and children's book coach who, after experiencing a life-changing illness, followed her dream of creating a deeper connection between parents and children through books. She now helps nonfiction authors and experts "kid-size" their content into impactful children's books.Follow Dori:https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbinhttps://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.comhttps://www.doridurbin.comInterested in writing your own children's book? Let's Chat: https://link.dreambuildercrm.com/widget/bookings/mydori15chatIntro for TDP (version 2)