Dylan and Tyler a couple of years ago when they were playing on the Braves team.Young minds are like little sponges, they soak up everything they can - the good, bad and everything in between. And you never know what they will retain so it's better to stay positive in front of a child.
As a parent, or grandparent, it is up to us to shape, encourage and reinforce the positive aspects in their lives. One way to do that is through sports.
My grandsons, Tyler and Dylan, have been active in a variety of sports since they were toddlers. That's why I decided to participate in this contest sponsored by TwitterMoms, a mom's network, and ResponsibleSports, Liberty Mutual's Responsible Sports™ a program that supports volunteer youth
sports, coaches and parents who help our children succeed on and off the field.
My grandson's parents, my husband and I, have made sure Tyler and Dylan always have the proper equipment they need to play safely. If they are playing baseball they have the proper fitted glove to catch the ball, a catchers mask to protect their face, and a helmet to protect their head. If they're playing soccer they have fitted cleats to run the ball down the field. And if they play basketball they have a hoop set at the correct height.
But even the best protective measures don't keep the boys from getting hurt. So we always carry an ice pack and first aid kit to all the games for minor emergencies.
Tyler and Dylan have excelled in every sport they play. It has helped them mature faster than their peers and it shows in their school work.
They have both been very fortunate to have mostly excellent coaches. When they played for the YMCA, Coach Doug and their dad volunteered as their coaches. They were lucky enough to have their father coach several of the teams they have played on.
My daughter, although the loudest cheerleader for the team - hit, miss, or foul - always has the drinks on ice to prevent dehydration, and lotion to stop the sunburn. She also keeps an eye out for anyone who may reach the point of exhaustion and need to sit one out.
We encourage the boys to have fun - win or lose. Being a team player, good sport and playing to the best of their ability makes everyone a winner.
As a parent, or grandparent, it is up to us to shape, encourage and reinforce the positive aspects in their lives. One way to do that is through sports.
My grandsons, Tyler and Dylan, have been active in a variety of sports since they were toddlers. That's why I decided to participate in this contest sponsored by TwitterMoms, a mom's network, and ResponsibleSports, Liberty Mutual's Responsible Sports™ a program that supports volunteer youth
sports, coaches and parents who help our children succeed on and off the field.
My grandson's parents, my husband and I, have made sure Tyler and Dylan always have the proper equipment they need to play safely. If they are playing baseball they have the proper fitted glove to catch the ball, a catchers mask to protect their face, and a helmet to protect their head. If they're playing soccer they have fitted cleats to run the ball down the field. And if they play basketball they have a hoop set at the correct height.
But even the best protective measures don't keep the boys from getting hurt. So we always carry an ice pack and first aid kit to all the games for minor emergencies.
Tyler and Dylan have excelled in every sport they play. It has helped them mature faster than their peers and it shows in their school work.
They have both been very fortunate to have mostly excellent coaches. When they played for the YMCA, Coach Doug and their dad volunteered as their coaches. They were lucky enough to have their father coach several of the teams they have played on.
My daughter, although the loudest cheerleader for the team - hit, miss, or foul - always has the drinks on ice to prevent dehydration, and lotion to stop the sunburn. She also keeps an eye out for anyone who may reach the point of exhaustion and need to sit one out.
We encourage the boys to have fun - win or lose. Being a team player, good sport and playing to the best of their ability makes everyone a winner.
As a parent, how do you encourage and reinforce the positive aspects of youth sports?
I hope you can leave a comment since that is part of the contest. I appreciate it. Thank you very much.
1 comment:
This was such a good post!
I agree that participating in sports does bring about a maturity. I'm so happy that your boys have had excellent coaches. That makes such an incredible difference.
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