Does Your Child Play Sports? This Brick Program Is For You

Do you have a child who plays sports, one who’s approaching middle school or high school?

Raising a child who is an athlete comes with some unique challenges, including the problems that can arise if taht child suffers a serious injury.

“Parenting An Athlete” is a five-session program that aims to address some of the issues that go along with raising a child who is becoming a serious athlete in any sport. The program, offered by the Brick Municipal Alliance Committee and facilitated by the St. Barnabas Institute for Prevention, discusses everything from proper nutrition and emotional support for an athlete to what do to if your child suffers a serious injury.

While sports long have been touted as a way to keep children out of trouble and off drugs and alcohol, they have become a risky proposition in an age where young athletes are exposed to powerful painkillers in the wake of serious sports injuries, when medical professionals prescribe them to manage pain.

The ”Parenting An Athlete” program will run Tuesday nights, Oct. 27 through Nov. 24, from 6 to 7:30, at the municipal building. Contact the Recreation Department for more info or to register.

The program for parents of children ages 11-18 involved in sports or considering involvement is free. For more information email emmaleigh62@yahoo.com