Mary-Louise Langlois
Mary-Louise Langlois has been a freelance writer since 1978, with “time off” to raise her four children.
She is a graduate of the University of Toronto and a professional member of the Professional Writers Association of Canada.
She has worked in public relations, radio and as a freelance writer for newspapers, magazines and in corporate communications.
Mary-Louise and her husband Michael are the owners of Prospect Communications Inc. a communications advisory firm that works with coaches, athletes and administrators in both amateur and professional sport. Their website is http://www.prospectcommunications.com
They also have been involved youth sports for many years (as volunteers and advisors) and have developed a web site to help youth coaches as they work with young athletes- http://takingyoubeyondthegame.blogspot.com – Youth Sports – Taking you beyond the game.
Mary-Louise has a wide variety of interests that she likes to write about—in addition to youth sports, she writes about raising children, education, following a vegan diet, gardening, building "green", as well as caring for our parents as they age.
Latest Articles
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There is More to Youth Sports Than Winning
Long term athlete development is more about developing a young player's skills and having fun, than about winning.
Mar 17, 2011
- Mary-Louise Langlois
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Tips for Surviving Holiday Stress
Everyone tells us that the Christmas holidays are the best time of year. Not so for everyone! Here are some tips to reduce holiday stress.
Oct 18, 2010
- Mary-Louise Langlois
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What Causes Holiday Stress?
The "holiday season" should be, in theory, a great time of year. But it isn't always - often there is a great deal of stress and anxiety involved.
Oct 18, 2010
- Mary-Louise Langlois
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Chocolate as "Heart" Food?
In recent years some experts have suggested that chocolate may actually be good for the heart, to help prevent heart disease.
Oct 12, 2010
- Mary-Louise Langlois
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Dog Bite Prevention: Training Your Dog Not to Bite
Is a dog a lovable family companion, or a dangerous threat?
Perhaps both-depending upon the conditions and the environment in which a dog is raised.
Oct 6, 2010
- Mary-Louise Langlois
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What Kind of Sports Parent are You?
Parents have a natural desire to support their children in their extra-curricular activities such as sports. But displaying certain behaviours only hurts.
Oct 5, 2010
- Mary-Louise Langlois
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NY Jets and Braylon Edwards Set Poor Example for Young Athletes
When professional sports organizations allow bad behavior to go unpunished, what messages are delivered to young athletes/youth coaches about consequences?
Sep 28, 2010
- Mary-Louise Langlois
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How to Stop Negative Parent Behavior at Youth Sports Events
All too often parents act out in negative and inappropriate ways at youth sports events. Here are a few suggestions of things to do and things not to do.
Jun 23, 2010
- Mary-Louise Langlois
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When Teens Become Vegan, Parents Need to Listen and Learn
It is vitality important for parents to show teens respect and tolerance if and when they make a decision to become vegan. It may not be easy, but listen.
Jun 21, 2010
- Mary-Louise Langlois
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Playing Youth Sports Can Help a Student's Academic Performance
Students involved in sports may reap tangible academic rewards - as long as there is a balance and understanding of the commitment required.
Jun 10, 2010
- Mary-Louise Langlois
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