Top athletes, like our kids, are more human being than prodigy. Sometimes parents, and their kids who play sports, just need to calm down.

A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents is stunting children’s emotional well-being and leading to injuries. A baseball game at Kentlake High School in Kent, ...

If you’ve ever watched your child crumble after losing a game—or strut a little too proudly after winning—you’re not alone. Teaching a child good sportsmanship is one of those parenting goals that ...