3 Tips for Getting Off the Emotional Rollercoaster of Swim Parenting
Watching our kids compete can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. One minute I’m on top of the world when they get a best time and win their event. Then, in the abyss when they don’t show up for their event and I wonder what happened.
Ask Swim Mom: What If the Coach Has Favorites?
Kids talk a lot among themselves and I’ve overheard my son and teammates say they feel like the coach has a favorite. Is there anything I can do to make this situation better for my son and his friends?
SwimMom Musings: Find Your Circle
Earlier this week, I read an important quote about the importance of finding your circle – or as some call it – your tribe. Nowhere is this more important than in college swimming.
6 Parent Tips About Nerves at Meets
Here are six tips on how to relax at meets for parents and to share with our kids.
Ask Swim Mom: What Makes a Great Coach?
Courtesy: Elizabeth Wickham Dear Swim Mom, In your experience as a long-time swim parent, what do you think makes a…
Swim Mom Musings: You Were Made for This Moment
The culture begins and ends with you. Coaches, are you made for this moment?
What Can Parents Do If No One Recruits Their Child?
College recruiting can be an exhilarating and exciting experience. That is if your child is getting emails and interest from the schools he or she wants to attend. But what happens when the phone doesn’t ring?
College Cheating Scandal Aside, The Good Things About College Athletics
The recent college bribery scandal has a lot of parents outraged—including myself. Our kids work so hard to get into college, both in the pool and academically. It’s disheartening to learn that parents paid to get their kids into school — and that college coaches took bribes.
9 Basics to Great Swim Parenting
Looking at the big picture of swim parenting—or being involved in any sport—is to allow our kids to experience and learn life lessons with supervision in a structured environment.
Northview Vikings Swim Team Needs Parkas
The students fundraised for parkas themselves, but they’ve fallen short of their fundraising goal. Most likely, their families and friends don’t have the ability to support them in this effort.
Ask Swim Mom: Why Tear Down a Team After Leaving?
Why do some people think it’s okay to tear down the team after they leave? I get that they’re making a different decision than us, but why not let it go at that?
Swim Mom Musings: Dear Swimmer Girl
Leaving conference champs after you had to scratch the last day due to illness, I realized I’ve never thanked you for all you have taught me about resilience, character, and winning with grace and losing with dignity.
Should My Child Go to Swim Camp?
It may seem a little early to think about summer swim camp, but as swim parents, we plan our calendars further ahead than most. Here are a few things to think about when sending your child to swim camp.
Swim Parents: Your Stress and Expectations Are Contagious
Swim parents want the best for their little swimmers. As it turns out, the stress and expectations you have trickle down to your little athlete.