Sportscasting is a tactic that gives children an opportunity to become better problem solvers!
Sportscasting happens when we take a back seat to a problem instead of participating in fixing it. When a sportscaster is reporting during a game, they are simply talking objectively about what is happening – they are not getting on the field and playing. We can do the same for our kids when they struggle with something and are trying to figure out a solution.
Six ways you can incorporate sportscasting into your parenting style:
- Give your child adequate time to solve the problem before jumping in.
- When they are becoming increasingly frustrated, empathize with their feelings.
- Sportscast even when you are the person who has made them upset.
- Encourage them to come up with solutions.
- Offer your own ideas and solutions if needed.
- Don’t belittle the situation.
Resources: “How Sportscasting Helps Your Children Overcome Challenges,” by The Parenting Junkie, and “5 Benefits of Sportscasting Our Child’s Struggles,” by Janet Lansbury
