Dear Ms. Shrink: Worried About Over-Specialization in Sports

Dear Ms. Shrink: Worried About Over-Specialization in Sports

Our son tried out for upper level baseball and made it. I didn't realize it would be such a HUGE step up. There will be 3 separate practices PLUS games each week. It's an enormous time commitment and means he won't have time for anything else besides homework. I'm seriously concerned about over-specialization in a sport at this age. 

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DEAR MS. SHRINK: Being with Kids After Terrorist Attacks

DEAR MS. SHRINK: Being with Kids After Terrorist Attacks

Dear Elizabeth, 

I didn't realize how much the violence in the news was effecting my 12 year old. She was having a sleepover with a friend when for the first time she had a panic attack. She started to open up about her fears with the event in Paris and those involved. How can I talk to her about these tragedies when I'm having a hard time grappling with it myself?

— Protective in Marin

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