“Ask Dr. Meg” is back!

Dear Dr. Meg:

I’ve read your book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters and I have a question about kids and sports.  I’m a 46 year old divorced dad of 3 kids (2 boys aged 13 and 9) and 1 girl age 10. They all live with their mom. The two youngest kids are into sports and I’m at a loss as how to teach them.

I have been trying to talk to my younger two kids about sports. I tried to give examples of how to be humble and not brag and teach them that winning is not so important and that losing is part of the game. They both compete against each other. My son has to win everything or else he cries and my daughter has been bragging.

Please help me. I’m not sure how I should talk to them.

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