Dramatically different from “What do you want your kids to be?” the question of “How do you want your kids to be?” asks about the feelings and values that you hope to inspire in your child’s life between now and time they leave the nest. Project forward ten years and name your top three responses to the question. Then think about what you are doing on a daily basis to help your child grow in each of the areas on your list.
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As a long time (20 years) club soccer coach I saw the best of what soccer and competition could do for kids. Unfortunately, I also saw my share of kids who were emotionally broken by comments from their coaches, parents and peers. What continually stunned me was the lack of information parents had when they made the decision to bring their kids to the club environment.
Today's show is the first official announcement of book two, A Parents' Guide to Competitive Club Sports (working title). The book will answer commonly asked questions like, "How much is this commitment going to cost?" and "How often should I expect to travel for games and tournaments?" Beyond the FAQs, I hope to raise awareness among parents about the expectations surrounding club sports. The book, if written as I have intended, should bring an end to the statement, "I had no idea what we were getting into."
How can you help?
Share your story with me. Parents with firsthand experience in club sports are prime contributors to the book. Send me an email that shares the highlights or low lights of your experience. Child experts (pediatricians, psychologists, teachers and coaches) send me your ideas about what you think is most important for parents to know before making a club sports commitment.
Are you wondering about something specific? What question do you hope I will answer about the middle school years? Send in your questions. Many of the topics I talk about come directly from viewers. You can either add questions in the comments section below or send them to me directly at joe@thinking-forward.com
I talk with many parents who shell out big bucks to their kids at the end of each grading period. Why? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if kids were motivated by a love of learning? Indeed, I could only hope for this intrinsic sense of motivation in my own two kids. The reality is at some point you will either consider the choice to pay for good grades or run into someone who already does. Today’s show looks at the potential consequences for connecting dollars with achievement.
Are you wondering about something specific? What question do you hope I will answer about the middle school years? Send in your questions. Many of the topics I talk about come directly from viewers. You can either add questions in the comments section below or send them to me directly at joe@thinking-forward.com
Would you give your child a chainsaw or a gallon of gasoline with a book of matches? The obvious answer, “No!” Yet, kids today spend most of their computer time unsupervised, leaving them at risk for a host of questionable content. What’s the answer? I don’t have one, but I do have a few ideas focused on responsible computer use in your home.
Are you wondering about something specific? What question do you hope I will answer about the middle school years? Send in your questions. Many of the topics I talk about come directly from viewers. You can either add questions in the comments section below or send them to me directly at joe@thinking-forward.com
What is acceptable coaching behavior for your family? A recent high school basketball game ended with a score of 100-0. Although the coach was dismissed, I wonder about the number of parents who declined to pull their kids off the court when the score was 50-0 or 60-0 or… At what point do you make the decision to say, “That’s enough!” and pull your kid off the court? What holds you back from making that decision? Today’s show hits a key idea that will help make this decision easier.
Are you wondering about something specific? What question do you hope I will answer about the middle school years? Send in your questions. Many of the topics I talk about come directly from viewers. You can either add questions in the comments section below or send them to me directly at joe@thinking-forward.com
