A mother and son enjoy a cozy afternoon playing a board game together in their living room, filled with laughter and warmth. Competitive parents like us know the feeling: watching our child melt down after losing a game or needing to be first in every activity. Competition is part of life, from spelling bees to soccer games. Yet it can become unhealthy fast. Many of us don't realize this: early difficult experiences in a child's life often cause overly competitive behavior. T
