Posts by Jeremy
Growth Mindset Kids
Before I elaborate too much on teaching the “Growth Mindset” I would like to explain what it is and why it is useful. When I say “mindset” I am referring to our mental attitudes towards something. In her book, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,” Stanford University researcher, Carol S. Dweck, PH.D. shares her 30+…
Read MorePromoting Proper Praise
In my previous post I talked about the Growth Mindset, its importance and why we should seek to develop it in our children. The goal of this post is to explain how to build this mindset in our children and how to properly promote self-esteem. Self-Esteem relates to how we evaluate or feel about our…
Read MoreSelf-Control for Kids
DISCIPLINE – the Foundational Virtue In this blog post I want to highlight the virtue of discipline and how it relates to children. When I speak about discipline, I am referring to the character trait (self-control) and not the action that a parent may do to a child (chastisement); although both are important. In the…
Read MoreTeaching the Game
The purpose of this page is to give information and guidance in order to effectively introduce children to soccer. We hope to reach youth coaches (and volunteer coaches/parents) with these resources. The goal of Mighty Kicks is to be the premier introductory soccer program in the country and get more kids playing the world’s greatest…
Read MoreHow a Soccer Coach Supports the Players
As a soccer coach, your players count on you during the season for guidance and support. The following are some ways to help your kids through the soccer season: Be specific with your praise Stop practices to point out when a player does something well rather than when they make a mistake While providing feedback,…
Read MoreWelcome to the Mighty Kicks Blog.
The Mighty Kicks Blog is all about soccer and youth development for coaches, parents, and child care centers . Benefits to Child Care Centers: Benefits to Parents: Benefits to Coaches to Own a Mighty Kicks Franchise:
Read MoreHabits of Happy Kids
The 7 Habits of Happy Kidswww.theleaderinme.org Habit 1 — Be Proactive You’re in Charge I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking. Habit 2 —…
Read MoreDesigned to Move
The world has stopped moving.source: designedtomove.org Just a few generations ago, physical activity was an integral part of daily life. In the name of progress, we’ve now chipped away at it so thoroughly that physical inactivity actually seems normal. In less than two generations, physical activity has dropped by 20% in the U.K. and 32%…
Read MoreCharacter FIRST
Wall Street Journal: September 7, 2012, 6:12 p.m. ET Opting Out of the ‘Rug Rat Race’ For success in the long run, brain power helps, but what our kids really need to learn is grit By PAUL TOUGH We are living through a particularly anxious moment in the history of American parenting. In the nation’s…
Read MoreFighting Childhood Obesity
courtesy of: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/ Childhood Obesity on the Rise Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% to 18.1%.…
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