Five Tips For Encouraging A Love Of Sports In Kids

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Kids should be outside and active at least sixty
minutes a day and getting involved in a
recreational sport encourages social, physical
and emotional development as well as good healthy
living habits.
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Whether your youngster has already expressed
excitement over playing a particular sport or
whether you sign him up for soccer or baseball
just so he can check it out
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involvement in sports can help nurture an
interest in constructive after-school activities
or even be the start of a lifelong passion.
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Talk It Up
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Before heading to sign-ups, talk to your
youngster about what kind of athletics might
interest her.
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If the answer is a vague nothing, talk about
what kind of related activities she likes and
offer some ideas.
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A kid whos turning summersaults all the time
might like gymnastics, while a youngster who
loves the water may enjoy competitive swimming.
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If your child is seven or over, make sure he
understands the commitment of signing up for a
sport and knows that you expect him to stay in
for the season, even if its a bit more difficult
than he anticipated.
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Keep Things Upbeat
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Once youve got your youngster out on the playing
field, keep it positive be your childs
cheerleader and emphasize what shes doing right
and how hard shes trying.
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Be sure to tell her no ones perfect and everyone
makes mistakes. Not every child is an all-star,
but most can come to love the camaraderie of the
team and the joy of just getting out and playing.
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Support all his athletic endeavors as long as he
enjoys playing. Excelling is not a requirement.
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As long as your child is having fun, developing
into a team player and embracing the challenge of
learning new skills, she can enjoy and benefit
from participation in sports.
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Stay involved, ask what was learned at practice
and try to cushion any corrections with five
specific instances of what you saw her do right.
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Pick a Few
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Concentrating on one sport can tend to become too
intense for young children, while signing up for
every kiddie athletic activity you see can make
your youngster too busy to actually fully enjoy
any of them.
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Two or three sports a year is usually a good
number. Your budding athlete will learn a broad
range of skills and start to figure out what
sport if any theyd like to concentrate on down
the road.
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Investigate the Options
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Before you sign up for the season, try to figure
out if this particular sports program is a good
fit for your childs personality and abilities.
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Youth athletic programs differ widely. For
instance, some emphasize participation by
everyone while others only play the best athletes
on the team.
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Try to see the coach in action or watch a
practice, so you can get an idea of what kind of
experience your child will be having.
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When kids are young, the philosophy of doing the
best you can rather than having to be the top
player on the team will do far more to encourage
your child to truly love sports.
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Time Out
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No matter how much your child loves a sport, make
sure she has some time away from it during the
week.
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Children need a variety of activities outside of
school and sports, including time for family,
friends, chores and homework.
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Make sure your youngster has a well-rounded life
off the playing field.
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If you're considering sending your child to an
overnight summer camp for a fun art experience,
be sure to visit our site to learn about Camp
Walt Whitman.
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Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
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Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate
areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast,
and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
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Check out the sports program here http//www.camp
walt.com/summer-camp-sports.html
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