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Social Emotional Learning
The term “Social Emotional Learning” (SEL) seems to be all the rage these days when discussing early childhood education. This is for good reason! Social and Emotional skills helps us understand the crucial Life Skills and character that have a huge influence on the...
Buffaloes, Marshmallows and Discipline
Be a Buffalo! I live in CO which is one of the only states that has the privilege of being the home to wild buffaloes and cows. These unique animals are similar in many ways, but behave quite differently when reacting to a storm. With the huge Rocky Mountains to the...
Excellence or Perfection?
On the surface, Excellence and Perfection seem to be the same word with some slight verbal gymnastics going on. The point of this Blog post is to emphasize the VERY important differences between these two words. In short, it comes down to MINDSET. Often, when we think...
PURPOSE for Kiddos
PURPOSE for KIDDOS As parents, we understand that having a strong PURPOSE inspires us to perform better. When we are doing a task for a higher good, we are moved to do it more effectively. This higher purpose behind our actions motivates us and improves whatever it is...
More Than Winning
More Than Winning You may sometimes hear it said that “winning isn’t everything, it’s the ONLY thing!” This obviously isn’t true for youth sports and I dare to say that it isn’t accurate for pro sports either. I am writing this blog post from my cousin’s apartment in...
Soccer Games at Home : Moving Goal
This game is called Moving Goal In this game the child tries to score a goal while the parent moves the goal all across the soccer field.The parent is encouraging the child to dribble and shoot into the moving goal.
Teaching Kids Optimism
TEACHING KIDS OPTIMISM When you were a child, or even as an adult, you may have been told to "cheer up" or "look on the bright side." While this is undoubtedly good advice, did you ever think about how optimism affects you physically and emotionally? ...
Soccer Games at Home : Seagull and Vulture
This game is called Seagull and Vulture The seagull is the child, attempts to deliver their egg back to their nest. While the vulture, who is the parent, tries to protect the nest, and not let the egg back home. It is very important that the parent is extremely...