Is your praise positive?
If you have a son or daughter who’s an athlete, it’s easy to turn into a coach, especially if you played the game when you were younger. I fall into this trap after just about every game. I tell my [...]
I wish that coach knew what they were doing.
If you’re as competitive as I am, you’re not real comfortable watching most athletic events. You want to be out there. When it comes to our kids, we want our kids to play, be involved, enjoy the game, and win. When [...]
I struggle with my four-year-old.
Many have struggled with four-year-olds. Especially strong-willed ones. “I’m Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North. My four-year-old is a very persistent, independent, and fiery spirit. I’m always tempted to squash her spirit. ‘Just obey me,’ instead of being patient with [...]
Is your praise positive?
If you have a son or daughter who’s an athlete, it’s easy to turn into a coach, especially if you played the game when you were younger. I fall into this trap after just about every game. I tell my [...]
I wish that coach knew what they were doing.
If you’re as competitive as I am, you’re not real comfortable watching most athletic events. You want to be out there. When it comes to our kids, we want our kids to play, be involved, enjoy the game, and win. When [...]
I wish they had a little more confidence.
Confidence can make a difference between success and failure in a lot of kids. Sometimes there’s a danger of overconfidence. But the reality is we can make a huge difference in our kids' lives by what we say and do. [...]
Nobody’s ever told me I’m talented.
A friend of mine was telling me about a middle-school-age boy he was working with. The boy said nobody had ever told him he was talented, even though he clearly was. After the compliment, you could see that it was [...]
Is your praise positive?
If you have a son or daughter who’s an athlete, it’s easy to turn into a coach, especially if you played the game when you were younger. I fall into this trap after just about every game. I tell my [...]