As a rule of thumb, children play two to seven games at a competition. The most important helpers in this difficult ordeal, ideally, are parents, who support them between games and help them recover. But at the same time, due to a number of mistakes, parents may not help at all, but on the contrary, disrupt the child’s mood and provoke him to defeat. In order for this not to happen, it is necessary to understand how exactly one should behave during a tournament in order for a child to feel good and comfortable.

First of all, no matter how your child plays, you need to listen to him or her well. Children get very emotionally involved in the game and are especially sensitive to wins and losses. Ask him about the peculiarities of the game, find out what he did well, what he failed to do this time. It is very important in this conversation not to evaluate the child. He should feel your unconditional support always, regardless of whether he played well or poorly. If your child is very nervous, help him work through these emotions.

Running, moving play is good only if there is a big break between games. If the break is not too big, it is best to draw, color, read or listen to a familiar book. It is best to minimize new experiences and new information.

It is important to help the child not to upset his or her emotional state. It is good and useful to analyze past games by yourself or together with a coach. But the analysis should not be emotional with praise and scolding, but calm and rational.

Very not recommended to play computer games, games on the phone. They take a lot of energy. Especially in a situation where the child is emotionally involved and empathizes with the characters. However, you should understand that many children are soothed by games on the phone or help lift their spirits from the fun characters. See exactly how your child reacts and try to find an individual approach for him or her.