Helps athletes, coaches, and administrators identify stressors and gives tips on alleviating stress in the environment. Explores developmental differences between men and women and their reactions to stress, and discusses coping techniques such as recreation, biofeedback, meditation, health maintenance, and behavior modification. Humphrey is affili

A guidebook for adults involved in children's sports
Child Development Through Sports is a commonsense guide for anyone involved in children's sports, presenting thoughtful analysis with an emphasis on maximizing the development of a child's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual capabilities through sports. Written by Dr. James H. Humphrey, who has been involved in children's sports at every level for nearly 60 years, the book stresses the potential contribution sports participation can make to a child's development and the negative impact it can have if programs are not...

A commonsense guide for anyone involved in children's sports, presenting thoughtful analysis with an emphasis on maximizing the development of a child's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual capabilities through sports.

In this work for anyone who works with children, Humphrey (University of Maryland) explains what stress is, how it affects children, and how to help children cope with stress on a daily basis. He describes techniques, exercises, and games that improve children's self-image and help them respond more appropriately to stressors. Annotation 2004 Book

Don't let your own reaction to stress negatively affect the children in your care
With new evidence indicating that undesirable stress is likely to have its roots in childhood, Childhood Stress in Contemporary Society is a much-needed resource for anyone who works with children. An authority in the field of stress education, Dr. James Humphrey offers an easy-to-read text on what stress is, how it affects children as opposed to adults, and how to take back control when stress becomes overwhelming. Whether a parent, caretaker, counselor, or teacher, this book will provide you with a...