Teaching Kids to Process Disappointment the Right Way | V120
From High Performance Parenting | Biblical Wisdom for Raising Leaders of Faith, Character, and Purpose by Greg and Jacquie Francis | Coaching, Resilience
April 2, 2026 · 18 min · Season 2 · Episode 120
About this episode
Jacquie Francis and her daughter Crissy discuss how to help kids process disappointment after sports experiences.
In Episode 120 of High Performance Parenting , Jacquie Francis and her daughter Crissy share a real-life conversation about processing disappointment after a tough sports experience. They unpack: Why kids often hold in emotions instead of asking for help How to know when to process alone vs when to seek support The emotional weight of competition and pressure Why life — and sports — are not always fair How family support helps build resilience and confidence Why losing is part of growth and long-term success Crissy shares her perspective on losing a close match, feeling frustrated, and learning how to process those emotions in a healthy way. One of the biggest takeaways: 👉 You won’t always win — but you can always grow. (00:00) Processing Loss and Disappointment (01:30) When Kids Hold in Emotions (03:32) Understanding Pressure in Sports (05:45) Handling Unfair Situations (07:27) Learning From a Tough Match (09:26) Processing Emotions With Family (11:01) Why Kids Avoid Asking for Help (12:32) The Importance of Perspective (14:16) You Won’t Always Win (15:28) Building Mental Toughness Through Loss
People in this episode
Host: Jacquie Francis
Guest: Crissy
Topics covered
- processing disappointment
- emotional support
- sports pressure
- family resilience
- growth through loss
Keywords
- disappointment
- emotions
- sports
- resilience
- family support
- mental toughness
- growth
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