Swim Mom Musings: A Culture of Kindness
One of the most vital aspects of any team, whether it is high school, club, summer or the NCAA, is creating a culture of kindness and caring – no matter what the sport.
Four Things That Make a Swim Team Great
Here are four things that make a swim team great. What other elements are important when choosing a team?
Less Is More in Swim Parenting
Your kids will be happy, well-adjusted, self-sufficient and swim about the same or better than if you are overly involved.
Secrets of Success for Swim Parents
These are five common traits found in happy, successful people that we can work on ourselves and introduce to our kids.
SwimMom Musings: SwimGiving
This is a great time to reflect on the blessings of swimming. We have the best coaches, athletes and parents of any sport I have been connected with – and that list is long. So as we stop and thank everyone, here are the traits we admire in each of the sport’s important players. These kinds of leaders, are the heart of SwimGiving.
Ask Swim Mom: What Should I Say After Races?
My 13-year-old daughter doesn’t always respond well or appreciate what I say to her after she races. Do you have any suggestions about offering praise or making comments about swims?
10 Things Parents Can and Cannot Control
At some point, we need to step back a bit and let our kids take control of their lives, while hovering a few feet away, hoping it all works out.
Should Parents Talk About Performance?
Our job as a mentor is to teach the many life lessons from swimming for the big picture of their lives, not a better streamline or faster turns—that’s the coach’s job.
10 Things I Learned from Swim Moms
was so fortunate to have amazing swim moms on my children’s team when I was a newbie. They took me under their wings and taught me the ropes around the pool. Here are 10 things about swimming that I learned from swim moms.
Ask Swim Mom: Why Isn’t My Child Dropping Time?
Our daughter likes the new team because many of her friends from school are on it, but at the same time she is frustrated and disappointed with not achieving her goals.
Swim Mom: When Our Kids Have Big Dreams
I have a question for swim coaches and parents. When our kids have huge dreams, should we tell them what is realistic and reasonable? Or, do encourage them to dream?
Swim Mom: Six Reasons Why Swimming is a Great Family Sport
If you’re looking for something active and fun to do together as a family there are many choices like running, skiing, hiking, golf, tennis, and yes, swimming. Kids naturally love to be in the pool and it makes us old folks feel good, too.
SwimMom Musings: What is a Swim Mom?
On Mother’s Day, we tend to reflect on the myriad roles we play in the lives of our children.
3 Reasons Why Swim Parents Are Happy and Positive
In a thin book, thick with advice, called 11 Habits of Happy and Positive Sports Parents, sports parenting expert Janis B. Meredith explores why some parents sit in the stands happy while others are negative and complaining. Here are three of my favorite habits from her list of 11 habits of happy sports parents.
Swim Mom Musings: Being a Person of Character
Whether you are Olympic bound, swimming in the NCAA or just enjoying high school or summer swim, the most important ideal that you must embrace is: Be a Person of Character.
