8 Things I Miss About My Kids’ Age Group Days
Now that my youngest is swimming in college, I’m nostalgic for my kids’ age group years.
One Tip For Swim Parents: Don’t Speak
What’s the first thing most parents do if their child loses, doesn’t make their cut, or has a flat out bad swim? We talk.
4 Swim Parent Tips About Consistency
I’ve missed some swim practices lately and I regret it. I found out that it’s hard to get back into the pool after getting out of the groove. I’ve seen this play over and over with kids, too.
Are Leadership Skills a Side Effect of Swimming?
Here are five leadership traits learned through swimming…
7 Parent Tips to Help Your Child Be More Positive
I’m definitely a “glass half full” person. I don’t like negative talk on the pool deck because I understand there isn’t a perfect team, perfect coach or perfect swimmer.
Two Tips for Parents about Swim Meets – Swim Mom Wisdom
“A coach once told me that his favorite swim parents are the ones who jump in and help–wherever they are needed–and don’t expect anything in return. Keep that in mind, especially at swim meets.”
SwimMom Musings: Next Chapters
For my entire lifetime as a parent, I have been a swim mom. I can probably count the races that I have missed on one hand and always for reasons out of my control. Until now.
SwimMom Musings: Take Your Mark
This weekend we took my baby to college, set up her dorm room, and she begins a brand new journey as an NCAA athlete.
SwimMom Musings: Long Goodbyes
Today is my birthday. My 14th Year as a swim mom and I’ll spend it at a meet.
SwimMom Musings: The Final Lap
Soon it will be May and the final days of your senior year will be a memory. They are flying by at a rapid pace with every week bringing a new last time.
SwimMom Musings: Defining Success
As I near the end of my age group parenting for a swimmer, I’ve had many conversations about what constitutes success in the sport of swimming. I mean real success. Because at the end of the journey the medals and ribbons will be put away, the special cuts will not matter, and you’ll be left with memories.
SwimMom Musings: College Swim – Yes, It’s Worth It
Last week was another milestone in my daughter’s long swim career when her school held a signing ceremony for athletes headed to college for their sports.
SwimMom Musings: Dear Swimmer
We are swim coaches and parents everywhere who are longing for the chance to see you race again, hide out in the locker room from a tough set, or leave your wet towels everywhere. We are used to getting up at 4 am and we secretly love it.
SwimMom Musings: Pursue Moments
Savor the successes and learn from mistakes. The only real failure is giving up. Swimming is exhilarating. It is also humbling.
SwimMom Musings: And Now There’s College Looming
Now that the excitement of Olympic swimming is claiming down, college recruiting is right around the corner. Here are tips on making the most out of this experience for coaches, parents and prospective student-athletes.
