#52 Resilience in Young Children: How Parents Can Help Kids Bounce Back from Setbacks

#52 Resilience in Young Children: How Parents Can Help Kids Bounce Back from Setbacks

From Shouting From The Sidelines by Luke Towning

September 22, 2025 · 30 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how parents can help their children build resilience in the face of setbacks in sports and life.

Football isn’t just about skills and goals — it’s about how kids handle the tough moments. In this episode, we dive into how parents can help their children build resilience when they face setbacks like rejection, injury, or just having a tough game. We’ll cover: Why resilience matters for kids in sport and in life Common challenges young players face (injuries, rejection, mistakes) Practical things parents can do to support their child’s growth Simple strategies to help children develop long-term resilience Resilience is like a muscle — it grows with practice. The more our kids experience little setbacks (with our support), the stronger and more confident they become both on and off the pitch. If you’re a parent or coach who wants your child to enjoy football, stick with sport long-term, and learn life lessons along the way, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe if you found this helpful. Share your own stories about resilience in the comments — we'd love to hear them.

People in this episode

Host: Luke Towning

Topics covered

  • resilience
  • parenting
  • children
  • sports
  • setbacks
  • support

Keywords

  • resilience
  • children
  • parenting
  • sports
  • setbacks
  • support
  • growth
  • confidence

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