DiscoverThat's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting StressTurning Car Rides Into Confidence-Building Conversations with Eric Stevenson, EP 125
Turning Car Rides Into Confidence-Building Conversations with Eric Stevenson, EP 125

Turning Car Rides Into Confidence-Building Conversations with Eric Stevenson, EP 125

Update: 2025-09-09
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Do you wonder if today’s youth sports are helping kids—or secretly hurting their confidence?

In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, host Dori Durbin talks with Eric Stevenson, licensed counselor and founder of Athletic Mind Performance. Eric specializes in helping kids, families, and athletes of all levels build resilience and healthier mindsets around sports.

This Episode Is Perfect For: 

  • Parents with kids of all ages
  • Coaches of kids of all ages
  • Fans of kids of all ages
  • Athletes who want more with less stress

You’ll Hear:

  • Why kids are giving up (and even cheating) earlier than ever in sports
  • The “Goldilocks Effect” of praise—and how too much or too little backfires
  • How parents can use stress to boost performance instead of crushing confidence
  • A powerful story that helps kids turn “I can’t” into “I’ll try”
  • The car ride home: what to say (and what NOT to say) after games

About Eric:
Eric Stevenson is a licensed therapist in Illinois and Florida, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and founder of Athletic Mind Performance. He works with athletes and families to reduce anxiety, build growth mindsets, and create lasting confidence on and off the field.

Connect with Eric:

https://www.athleticmindperformance.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-stevenson-1094a4132

https://www.instagram.com/athleticmindperformance/


About Dori:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and children's book coach who, after experiencing a life-changing illness, followed her dream of creating a deeper connection between parents and children through books. She now helps nonfiction authors and experts "kid-size" their content into impactful children's books.

Follow Dori:

https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin

https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com

https://www.doridurbin.com

Interested in writing your own children's book? Let's Chat: https://link.dreambuildercrm.com/widget/bookings/mydori15chat

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Turning Car Rides Into Confidence-Building Conversations with Eric Stevenson, EP 125

Turning Car Rides Into Confidence-Building Conversations with Eric Stevenson, EP 125

Dori Durbin