Posts Tagged ‘Television’
I resolve to….be S*M*A*R*T
Lose weight, workout more, get my financials in order, call my brothers more, learn a new language, etc. The list is endless and most often it’s open-ended. Most people who make resolutions do it with a genuine desire for self-improvement, the problem is in the follow through. Often our resolutions are little more than thoughts…
Read Morethere aint no Santa Claus
I am sad to admit that I have long lost my holiday spirit. I grew up in a moderately religious household and Christmas was a time to celebrate our christian upbringing; but more so a time to celebrate family. As I grew I learned that the proposed date of Christmas was March 21st (the supposed day that the sun…
Read MoreHow can you get them to eat healthy?
How can we get our kids to eat healthier? That is a great question; first lets look at what is against us and what we need to do to combat it. Kids are bombarded by media messages telling them to eat terrible processed food-like products that have no nutritional value. They see more ads for…
Read MoreHistory Tuesday
Here is a brief article on the “history of gymnastics”. But on a larger scale, I love this stuff and I think it’s cool to look at some of the names from the past, many of the names of people are attached to skills we teach today. So this one is for you history buffs:…
Read MoreHaving your child’s birthday party doesn’t need to be stressful (part 2)
Second part of the previous post. Now, when should we have this party? If the children at the party will be older than the age that needs naps then between 1 and 4 are the best times, parties should last about 2 hours unless you’re doing several activities and planning a whole day. If that is…
Read MoreWhere did Gymnastics come from?
No one really knows when gymnastics started. There are cave drawings that date back thousands of years that depict tumblers and athletes performing what appears to be floor exercises. As recorded history tells, in the beginning (ancient Greece) the gymnasts of the time were actually wrestling. The combatants would perform dynamic exercises before engaging…
Read MoreHaving your child’s birthday party doesn’t need to be stressful (part 1)
Another longer post, but bear with me and I hope you find it useful. Panic! Another year has gone by and your child wants a birthday party….again. If you are like us, we’ve had a party for our kids every year. At first it was more of a get together of our friends because our…
Read MoreBeing a Good Sports Parent (The Final Chapter)
Last part, I promise. Then I’ll go back to my soapbox on other topics. Though I would love to hear your thoughts. In summary; here is a quick quiz to see if your child has a chance to be a champion. It’s written regardless of age but it focuses on children before high school.…
Read MoreBeing a Good Sports Parent (Part 3)
I appreciate your hanging in there, I hope this is helpful. There are some very definitive descriptors between the over-zealous parent and the supportive and positive parent. Sometimes they are subtle and sometimes they scream. The obsessive parent always seeks to have their child noticed, overtly or covertly, they want their child recognized. How else…
Read MoreBeing a Good Sports Parent (Part 2)
Thanks for returning to see part 2 Sports parents have a very important job, without them, and without them doing their “job” the coach’s job becomes nearly impossible. First off, a parent must provide the athlete; that is not just getting the kid to the gym, but providing a sport ready child. To clarify, let’s compare…
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