Tag: competition
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Why Focusing on Winning in Kids’ Activities Can Be Harmful
Get Pregnant Fast Childhood is filled with awkward moments: questionable haircuts, strict bedtimes, and a reliance on adults for the most basic tasks. While some argue that these minor embarrassments are essential for a child’s growth and safety, we must recognize that certain traditions, like the dreadful card game War, do more harm than good.…
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Confessions of an Unintentional Sports Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 18, 2023 Originally Published: June 4, 2023 Every time I mention that my 8-year-old daughter trains for a staggering 12 hours a week on a competitive gymnastics team, I encounter two distinct reactions. The first is an exuberant, “Wow, she’s going to the Olympics, right?” The second is more subdued:…
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Can We Please Just Create a B Team for Kids’ Sports?
Get Pregnant Fast Last Saturday, while perched on a folding chair at my 6-year-old son’s softball game, I found myself pondering the trajectory of youth sports. In our town, like many others, the competition is only intensifying as kids grow older. It’s a daunting reality, especially since it’s already begun. Last fall, my son participated…
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The Trials of Being a Sore Loser
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always been cursed with a face that reveals every emotion I’m feeling. It’s like an open book; whether I’m thrilled about a gift, secretly dislike someone’s cooking, or think a friend looks a bit snug in those jeans, my expressions give it all away. Honestly, I’d be terrible at poker, and…