7 Ways Swim Meets Prepare Our Kids for the Real World
Swim meets are a world upon themselves. They can be stressful, fun and a wild roller coaster ride. If we step back and let our swimmers take over, meets can be a place for them to be responsible.
5 Tipps wie Schwimmer-Eltern Konflikte mit Trainern lösen können
Die Amerikanerin Elizabeth Wickham ist eine richtige “Schwimmer-Mutter”: 14 Jahre lang hat sie als Freiwillige im Schwimmverein ihrer Kinder mitgeholfen,…
9 Things You Can Learn From Your Swim Coach
What can I say about our coaches? Not a one them was perfect. My kids liked some better than others. They learned from each and every one, through good times as well as bad.
5 Tips for Swim Parents to Handle Conflicts with Coaches
Have you ever questioned your kids’ coach or had a conflict? If so, how you handle situations may determine if your child benefits or is harmed from your involvement.
5 Ways Swimming Has Changed For Our Kids
Parents who are former swimmers have an advantage over us, non-swimming parents. They understand first hand about the hard work and effort that goes into swimming on a daily basis.
Swim Parent Tip: Seeing the Big Picture and Trusting the Coach
Swim parents sometimes wonder: “Why is my swimmer in all these hard events?” or “It’s the beginning of the season. My swimmer isn’t going to do well.”
6 Positive Things To Help Your Kids Prepare For Meets
This past weekend, I was at my second swim meet where I was the swimmer. I made the plunge once before—a year ago.
3 Tips For Swim Parents about Personal Best Times
#2 – Don’t focus on the times or you may kill your swimmer’s enthusiasm for the sport.
10 Things I Like Most About Age Group Swim Meets
Parents of youngers, enjoy it. Embrace this experience while you can. Here are my ten favorite things about age group meets…
5 Tips For Swim Parents Before The Big Meet
In few weeks, it will be that time of year when you’ll find yourself sitting in the stands at the season’s biggest meet. Your swimmer has been working for months and you’ve been doing your part to get them to and from practice on a daily basis—all in preparation for their target meet.
Do Our Kids Learn Ethics in the Pool?
How do our kids get ethics from their swim team? Who do they learn ethics from?
What Should Your Child Eat At Swim Meets?
I discussed this question with several swim moms from a variety of backgrounds, including two nurses, former swimmers, athletes, a dietitian and parents of Olympians, to find out their advice about nutrition at meets.
3 Things Swim Parents Can and Cannot Control
We’re our children’s major role models, and they learn from us how to act when things don’t go well.
11 Team Traditions I’m Thankful for as a Swim Parent
Here are 11 team traditions that made swimming fun and kept my kids excited about the sport…
11 Tips for Swim Parents About Really, Really Bad Swims
When your swimmer has a really bad swim—I mean an awful one—what do you do? How do you feel?
