Wrestling is a tough sport and everyone has bad matches. Often, it’s difficult for a coach or parent to hold their tongue when a wrestler lets a match they should have won slip through their fingers. While feedback immediately after a match may be necessary, it’s never really a good idea to shame a kid […]
There are two ways I approach understanding what innately motivates a child. First, I like to look at their behaviors using the Strengths Based Parenting approach. Yearning: What activities or environments is your child repeatedly drawn to or eager to try? Rapid learning: What new skills or activities does your child pick up quickly and easily? Satisfaction: When […]
There are several big youth wrestling tournaments coming up over Memorial Day weekend. However, my sons will not be competing and I must confess that this makes me feel guilty. My guilt is a result of the #1 emotion that drives youth wrestling parents…THE FEAR OF MISSING OUT! There is no doubt that recently my […]