Some gymnasts seem to be able to show up at gym and just excel from the beginning. That has not been my gymnasts. They have to put in extra work for the gains they make. Read my post here about why there are better things than first place. So here is my list of the… Continue reading Equipment to help your gymnast maximize extra work at home
Category: Gymnastics life
Helpful essential oils for camp
I am so excited to finally send Biggs to her first sleep away camp. However, as a mom, I might be a tad nervous. I want to send her fully prepared with at least some of the basic essential oils we use to treat minor discomforts at home. I want to make sure she is… Continue reading Helpful essential oils for camp
Easy essential oil bruise blend to soothe and promote healing
Essential oils are great tools to learn how to use to ease common minor discomforts. Especially with kiddos with ADHD that may have sensory challenges, it is nice to have something low intervention to offer. Combine that with our crazy gymnastics lifestyle, bruises are kinda standard. Here is an easy essential oil bruise blend for… Continue reading Easy essential oil bruise blend to soothe and promote healing
5 Easy ADHD friendly breakfasts that feel special
We’ve all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Schools encourage kids to make sure to eat a healthy breakfast before testing. However, coming up with meals that fulfill healthy requirements that kiddos want to eat can be challenging. Check out my post on ADHD diet goals here. Here are 5 Easy… Continue reading 5 Easy ADHD friendly breakfasts that feel special
Why dance is helpful for gymnastics
There are some girls that just seem to have naturally good form in gymnastics. However, my girls have had to work extra hard at all the little details. Check out my post here about gymnastics scoring that explains some of those details. This is why dance has been so helpful for gymnastics. Flexibility Both of… Continue reading Why dance is helpful for gymnastics
Gymnastics scoring made simple
Gymnastics scoring can be a mystery for spectators without a gymnastics background. In the early years of our our compulsory gymnastics journey, there were many times I couldn’t understand why my daughters scores were so different than her peers. She was doing well, and I was proud of her accomplishments regardless of the number of… Continue reading Gymnastics scoring made simple
What to look for when choosing a gymnastics program
Many of the same skills can be found in different gymnastics programs. Our experience has been with the USAG Development Program, formally known as the Junior Olympics program. However I have also learned a lot about the Xcel program, also part of USAG. Both programs have different benefits. There are other programs available, but comparing… Continue reading What to look for when choosing a gymnastics program
There are better things than first place
We are still in the relatively early years of gymnastics. However, I’ve learned a lot through many hours in the gym. I’ve seen the girls that show up and are naturally gifted. I’ve seen the girls that struggle every season to get all their skills in time. And then there’s the average gymnast like my… Continue reading There are better things than first place
Easy essential oil bath salts for relaxation
I am loving expanding my uses of essential oils. I have been wanting to try making this bath salt for a long time and finally got around to it. Knowing what is in the products I put on and in my body is important to me. The recipe was fast and easy, and I’m so… Continue reading Easy essential oil bath salts for relaxation
10 Kid approved dinners to prep
Having meals prepped and ready for the crockpot in my freezer is a great stress reliever. Check out my post here on ways to make freezer meal prep less overwhelming. Now here are 10 kid approved dinners to prep. I make these meals to be as ADHD and diabetic friendly as possible. Check out my… Continue reading 10 Kid approved dinners to prep