Competition can bring out a lot of emotions in kids. Excitement. Nerves. Pride. Disappointment. Sometimes all four within about ten minutes. As adults, it can be tempting to protect kids from the uncomfortable parts. Nobody likes watching their child feel disappointed after working hard for something, especially when they don’t get the result they hoped […]
When parents tell us they want their child to develop more discipline, they can mean a lot of different things. Maybe they’d like them to listen the first time they’re asked. Maybe finishing what they start is a struggle. Maybe their child gets frustrated when something doesn’t come easily, or they could simply use more […]
“I just want them to be more confident.” It’s something we hear from parents all the time. Maybe their child is hesitant to speak up, afraid of making mistakes, uncomfortable in new situations, or quick to decide they’re “not good” at something when it becomes difficult. As parents and instructors, our first instinct is usually […]