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I was wondering about Foberg. Is she injured as well?

Not an expert but there is also the issue of negative impact on their attitude after a fall. At least for my DD.. And she does fall sometimes, seems like she has a few more deductions after a fall that she probably wouldn't if she would stay on the beam..

:) "at work " of course. Although gay work could work as well.

I have a similar DD :) the age definitely plays a role in my opinion. Completely agree with what dunno wrote. I always tell her that the most important thing is to know that she did her best and learn from her "mistakes". Play forward, no looking back, do lesson learning after the meet not...

DD went to camp last year for the first time, she was older than your daughter though.. We brought a bed sheet, blanket, pillow case that would make her feel at home when she goes to sleep. A book (that she didn't use of course) and her favorite stuffed animal. In other words, things that made...

That's great! congratulations - very impressive after only 2 months.

:) I am sure it does.. just wondering what to do before 5:00 PM.. ... I was specifically wondering what if at all is "unique" for gymnasts..

DD is 10 (training new L4, a slim chance to do L5 next season but that's a whole different story..) and its definitely starting... little tiny signs of breasts.. she started wearing a sports bra for practice and sometimes when she wears a see through shirt.. Anyway. experienced parents - can u...

We had a similar situation. I don't think (at least never heard) that this coach didn't like working with the group BUT - DD felt as if she "doesn't like her and works only with Suzie". I am not at the gym during practice so all I had was DD's point of view. The approach i took was on one hand...

BlairBob - it is like what you heard in the videos.. Our girls just started learning the new routines and I only managed to hear a part of the level 4 music. It's going to be interesting having to hear this one 40 or so times during a meet...

its that and/or how sick she was the day of the meet... I agree. You Tube can be a great resource and we use it a lot as I mentioned. I was wondering what the impact is on those girls with so much exposure, fans etc... to some extent it puts them in a similar position to kid movie stars in...

What an amazing thread. DD likes to watch youtube whenever she is struggling with a skill (which happens, well, a lot...) and it comforts her to see others struggling and or watch kids doing it right. SO - we ran into one of those "Amazing Suzies" that are her age and DDs reaction was - WOW...

Ha! Finally some good news for my DD. They didn't start learning the new routines yet but coaches told them they involve more dance and I guess she was the only one happy about it :) She asked me today is there is any chance the kip will also be taken out (after hearing about the FHC - her...

Thanks. I believe it's a combination.. She is going to turn 10. I don't think she feels she is missing anything at school but I guess the level if energy is different as they grow up.. Will try to see if something is bothering her.. Thanks.

DD is going to compete old level 5 or new 4 this season. She had most of her skills, still struggling with the dreadful glide kip and cartwheel consistency but on the right track. I noticed that she is much more tired after practice, And more tired in general. Additionally, while up until now...