Dr. Scott Leydig walks parents through recognizing and assessing performance anxiety in young athletes and performers, and when to seek medical or mental-health help. He offers practical parenting strategies—empathy, positive reinforcement, collaboration with coaches and providers—and tools like relaxation and positive self-talk to help kids manage pressure and fear of failure.
To learn more about Scott, visit https://www.doctorleydig.com/ or check out MaxU at https://maxu.co/