How to be a Dad to Kids Who Love Sports

November 1, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

How to be a Dad to Kids Who Love Sports

Being a dad is one of the best jobs in the world. There is nothing quite like having children that you love and adore. If you are ever lucky enough to be able to call yourself a father, you should cherish that greatly. As tough as it may be at times, it will be ten times more rewarding and enjoyable.

Of course, everyone wants to be a great dad. However, that can be easier said than done. A major part of being a great father is helping them discover who they are. If your child is particularly sporty, there are some ways in which you can parent to benefit from that. So how do you be a good dad to a kid who loves sports? Here are some things to consider throughout your parenthood.

Be Able to Play With Them

When kids are young, they love trying new things. However, it can be difficult to try them on their own at a young age. This is why it is so important for you to get involved with them. This applies to sports as well. Your children likely won’t enjoy playing the likes of football or basketball by themselves. You should be enthusiastic about getting involved with them and making connections. If you are unable to play with them due to physical reasons, you should try and get them resolved. For example, if eyesight is the problem, Motwani Lasik Institute is a great solution. Their reconstructive repair center will get your vision back to the point where you will be able to enjoy sports with your children. If your problems are more to do with your muscles, you may want to consider a trip to the physio.

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Don’t Force a Particular Sport on Them

As a father, it is far too easy to accidentally push your favorite sport on your child. After all, it would be great if you both had such a common interest. However, it happens far too often when a parent forces a sport on a child; they end up disliking it. After all, no one likes to be forced into things. You can introduce them to it, of course, but do not push too hard to the point that the interest breaks. Let them discover a variety of sports, from here they can figure out what they enjoy.

Bring Them to Live Events

A great way to further your kid’s interest in a sport is to bring them to a live sporting event. The atmosphere and the professional skill level will give them an amazing insight into the world of this sport. Of course, you should make sure that they are age-appropriate events for your children before bringing them. If this is a sport that you are not particularly interested in, you can learn the sport with them. This could even actually prove to be more beneficial if you learn about the sport together. Going to live events will also create some great memories for your family.

5 Reasons to Teach Your Child a Sport

August 21, 2017 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

5 Reasons to Teach Your Child a Sport

Teaching your child a sport will direct their energy into a productive outlet. Whether that sport is a team sport like hockey, or an individual sport like surfing, there is something for everyone. Sports promote so many vital life skills and provide so many benefits, and there are so many sports out there, too.

New sports are being developed every day. You could race with a motorized surfboard from jetsurfny.com, or you can play basketball. The only limit to sport is the imagination, and finding the right sport for your child is crucial.

Here are five reasons why you should teach your child a sport today:

Great Exercise

Exercise is so important. For children, it can be an important part of their development. Exercise releases many feel-good endorphins that make everyone happier, more focused, and feel better. Different sports require different muscles, and different training, so it’s important to find the sport that your child loves to play. Exercise can be grueling, which is why you want to make sure that the sport is fun.

Increased Self-Esteem

When the body does well, the mind does well: sports boost self-confidence because there is no such thing as an easy way to be “good”. You must trust in yourself and in your abilities to play any sport, which then translates into self-esteem. The praise and the trust that your teammates place in you is another great source of confidence.

Develops Social Skills

Every sport helps children develop their social skills. This is particularly true in team sports, as teamwork is the biggest, and most crucial aspect. That doesn’t mean that individual sports won’t lead to better social skills. All sports have their participants, and these people naturally come together through a mutual love of their sport.

Improves Success in Other Areas

Children who play sports typically excel in schooling, too. This is because every sport teaches discipline and the value of hard work. The trope of the “dumb jock” isn’t usually the case. Athletes, on average, will have a higher 0.55 to 0.75 GPA than their counterparts.

Great for Health

Exercise prevents obesity in adolescents. It makes people happier. It promotes discipline. It increases academic performance. Starting a sport at a young age will hopefully carry on through to that child’s adult life. Playing sports also means that children will have to eat healthier to keep up. The health benefits of playing a sport are phenomenal. Carrying on the sport into adulthood is a great way to promote longevity and lead a healthy, happy life.

There are so many benefits to playing sports. Teaching your child to play many sports will keep the activities fun and allow them to make a choice on what they prefer. Children in sports are happier, healthier, and learn skills and gain traits that will help them succeed in life. Keep it fun and you’ll give your children a love for health that will benefit them for the rest of their lives!

Celebrating the Winter Olympics As A Family @MHL

February 23, 2014 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

My family and I been watching the Winter Olympics over the past two years and we have loved every minute of it. This is the first Winter Olympics that my girls remember and this time around my oldest is completely into snowboarding and ice skating herself, so seeing professionals do what they do at this level has been a complete eye-opener to her, We have been taping much of this and then watching it during the day after school except for on the weekend when we can watch as a family.

This Saturday we invited a few people over and had a party thanks to Mike’s Hard Lemonade. We picked up a Hard Party Kit to have with our friends as well as a couple of other Mike’s drinks as well as Chips, Guacamole and more. to have some fun and get into the Olympics action. We were looking forward to the skiing and the Hockey. We had a blast rooting on the USA and though we did not always come in with the gold, what I loved was sharing the USA pride with my girls and getting them in the spirit as well.

I am always amazed at watching the stories of the athletes and everything that they have gone through to make it to the pinnacle of their sport. My girls and I had a few very good conversations about perseverance and how these people were able to do what they could do. They were amazed that they made it to where they were and J-Mom and I kept reinforcing that with hard work, practice and discipline hey could achieve greatness too.

The Olympics are a time when the world can come together to celebrate and live in peace (if only we could always do this). I was so glad that we were able to share this with our friends and our daughters. Now to look forward to the next Summer Olympics!

Thanks to Mike’s for letting us let loose a little and have a great get-together.

As we conclude the Olympics, I say congratulations to all of the athletes both from the USA and beyond!

I encourage you to share your own photos of your own family Olympic Moments with Mike’s for a chance to win GO USA party gear. All you have to do is share your photo on Mike’s Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/mikeshardlemonade?ref=hl) or tag Mike’s with your photo on Twitter ( @mhl )

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Choosing The Right Sport For Your Child @SteelLocker

June 11, 2013 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

Choosing The Right

Sport For Your Child

by: James Sermons of Steel Locker Sports

As most parents know, sports can be as essential to healthy development as music, art and academic pursuits. Children need activity to maintain healthy muscles and organs, as well as to fight against the rapidly growing epidemic of childhood obesity. Additionally, sports can also help children learn to work together and can develop leadership qualities. However, with school budget cuts affecting the presence and quality of gym classes, independent sports programs are the only options for most parents. Most communities feature dozens of youth athletic leagues, providing many possibilities for parents to consider. Deciding to get your child involved in sports is the easy part, however. Deciding which sports program to choose is the challenge.

When it comes to choosing an athletic program for your child, there are many factors to evaluate. For example, children of different ages will have different needs. While t-ball and soccer are popular sports for younger children, tennis or football might be more appropriate for older children. A child’s personality should also play a large factor in the sports in which you decide to get your children involved. Children who have many friends, enjoy inventing rules and games for the people around them or who have a hard time being alone are a better fit for a team sport. These sorts of personality traits are well-suited to sports like soccer or football where a coach can teach discipline and strategy while allowing children fully interact with their peers. Children who show more independent traits, such as favoring reading and writing over seeking out human interaction, may excel in more individualized sports such as swimming, tennis or running. These sports can allow children to focus on their own skills first as opposed to a more team-driven approach.

Once you have narrowed down options based on your child’s age and personality, research some programs. If your town only has a very small football league where children will be forced to practice more than play games, baseball or soccer might be better team activities to consider. Once you have narrowed down your options, be sure to give your child a choice. Children are often very empowered by the ability to make independent choices or even the illusion of being able to make decisions. Additionally, posing the question to your child will help him be more excited or enthusiastic about beginning a sports program. When you and your child have decided on a sport, be sure to purchase the proper safety equipment. If your child is starting soccer, make sure to buy well-fitting cleats and shin guards. Even if other parents do not feel safety equipment is essential, protecting your child should be a top priority.

Sports programs can provide many benefits to children, from team-building to cooperation to healthy activity. Getting your child involved in sports from an early age can benefit social and physical development. Before enrolling your child in a sports program, be sure to consider age-appropriate options, you child’s personality and your child’s preferences. With the right research and planning, your child can enjoy a lifelong relationship with fun and physical activity.

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How to be a Dad to Kids Who Love Sports

Be Able to Play With Them

Don’t Force a Particular Sport on Them

Bring Them to Live Events

5 Reasons to Teach Your Child a Sport

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