How Children Succeed
Life Lessons During the Winter Olympics? You bet!
While there are still two years to go until our next favorite Olympic event, (Summer Olympics…Go USA Soccer!!) there is still much we love about this time of year. Regardless if it’s the Winter or Summer games, we can find teachable moments for our family. Some may use the time to teach their children about…
Read MoreLife Lessons During the Winter Olympics? You bet!
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Read MoreCar Ride Conversations: Positive Attitudes
Mighty Kicks offers children a new avenue to learn life skills through an engaging and active experience. However, all skills take time to develop and master. The car ride after practice or a game is a great time to keep the life skill conversations going. We teach our players that having a positive attitude is…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Soccer Players About Bullying
One of the biggest potential problems in youth sports is bullying. It can ruin the morale of the team, and result in players having a negative experience. In some situations, bullied players may even decide to quit the sport. The best way to stop bullying is through communication. Young players look to adults for guidance,…
Read MoreGot Grit?
Talent and intelligence are important but can only take you so far. Psychologists are asking the question: “with talent and intelligence/ IQ being equal: why do some individuals accomplish more than others?” The answer they are finding: GRIT! Research shows that GRIT is a significantly greater indicator of success and achievement than intelligence or IQ.…
Read MoreDeveloping Kids Thru Soccer
Developing Kids Thru Soccer If you love soccer, why not make it a career? Even if you never made it to the “big leagues,” you can spend your life doing what you enjoy, making a good living and loving every moment of your “job.” Mighty Kicks helps develop children within the framework of soccer and…
Read MoreSocial 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 type of person we become! Character is a far greater determinant…
Read MoreBuffaloes, 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 west and the flat…
Read MoreExcellence 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 Excellence, we think of a goal that we…
Read MorePURPOSE 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 we do. Shouldn’t we try to instill…
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