Even the athleticly challenged mom can be her child's biggest fan! Use the top 10 tips below to show your child you support him or her.
1. 1...2...3...Eyes On Me! There is no better way to say "I support you" than paying attention! Even if you don't understand the game your child will appreciate that you are there and watching them.
2. Give them a "pep talk" before the game. Say things like, "You can do it", "Break a leg", "I am your biggest fan!", or "Give it you all". There is no better way to build their self esteem!
3. Wear your child's team colors to show your support.
4. Make clothing or order clothing online that supports your child's team. You can find "sports mom" clothing online that is made to order with your child's name, sport, and team name.
5. Decorate your car windows with your child name, team name and number. Make it a surprise!
6. Let your child be the coach and you be the student. It reinforces their skill set and allows you to have quality time with your child.
7. Make an effort to know the other families on your child's team. This helps your child build lasting relationships with children who have interests similar to their own.
8. Invest in pom poms, a bull horn or a cow bell. Use it when your child's team scores!
9. Help with team activites such as fundraising, team parties, or uniform orders. This sends your child a clear message that his or her activites are important to you!
10. Adopt a "win or lose, I will always be proud of you" attitude. Sports are about building self esteem, learning to work as a team, and physical fitness. Try to give only "compliments" after a game and save the "concerns" for practices.
Each game is a learning experience. Ask what "plays" made the team successful and help your child determine what winning practices they can make part of every game. On the flip side, use an open ended question like, "What would you do differently next time.
1. 1...2...3...Eyes On Me! There is no better way to say "I support you" than paying attention! Even if you don't understand the game your child will appreciate that you are there and watching them.
2. Give them a "pep talk" before the game. Say things like, "You can do it", "Break a leg", "I am your biggest fan!", or "Give it you all". There is no better way to build their self esteem!
3. Wear your child's team colors to show your support.
4. Make clothing or order clothing online that supports your child's team. You can find "sports mom" clothing online that is made to order with your child's name, sport, and team name.
5. Decorate your car windows with your child name, team name and number. Make it a surprise!
6. Let your child be the coach and you be the student. It reinforces their skill set and allows you to have quality time with your child.
7. Make an effort to know the other families on your child's team. This helps your child build lasting relationships with children who have interests similar to their own.
8. Invest in pom poms, a bull horn or a cow bell. Use it when your child's team scores!
9. Help with team activites such as fundraising, team parties, or uniform orders. This sends your child a clear message that his or her activites are important to you!
10. Adopt a "win or lose, I will always be proud of you" attitude. Sports are about building self esteem, learning to work as a team, and physical fitness. Try to give only "compliments" after a game and save the "concerns" for practices.
Each game is a learning experience. Ask what "plays" made the team successful and help your child determine what winning practices they can make part of every game. On the flip side, use an open ended question like, "What would you do differently next time.
About the Author:
Jennifer Dumas, is a crazy sports mom and the CEOs ofSports Mom Boutique. Her businessspecializes in Personalized apparel for the mom who is her child's biggest fan!
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