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Am I the only one who sits in terror during performances or practices where my child(or someone else's) could get hurt? Maybe it's the nurse in me. I'm guessing it's only the early stages of learning a skill that could be hazardous. Seems like once they learn it, it's just like second nature...

I am not pushing her at all. This is something she wants very badly. She identifies herself as a 'gymnast' and wants to continue on with her friends. The only reason I've stepped in at all is because when her coach said those things to her- she was crushed and felt like she couldn't do it. So...

Thanks for the tip. I am finding this true!

Watching others is such a huge motivation for children!! She really does want this for herself. It's not my influence. Probably from watching her friends.

I don't think she is at all.. This is why I hadn't worried about it a bit when I saw she was taking her time to learn the skills. I figured she was just young and it would come to her. I was really hurt actually that her coach was so hard on her-- but, maybe facing this and conquering it will be...

Now I have an idea for a new thread:).

Sounds similar to my DD's situation. She seems to be learning them later- but at a time when she's learned better coordination and understanding of what she is to do. The kids who learned them earlier may get stuck with bad habits they learned early. There's still hope for my Lizzy!:)

This is really what I'm focusing on with her. She was doing 'cartwheels' kind of before we began practicing. But it was more of a disorganized jump around with low, bent legs and landing on her knees most of the time. We've worked up to a very pretty V shaped straight leg(over body) cartwheel...

Yes.. I think a change of scenery may help. Her class at school is pretty large and she doesn't get much individual attention. I don't think she's comfortable trying to do these things without direct guidance. Maybe we'll try the tumbling class at one of the local gyms. Thanks everyone!

We haven't worked on anything too advanced at home, just cartwheels/roundoffs/handstands really. Those are what her coach recommended she work on. So is there anything beyond that which would be safe to practice at home? She's less distracted by her friends and feels safer because I'm right...

Hi everyone! I just joined this website specifically to get advice on this issue. Hopefully some of you seasoned gym moms will know what to do! I have never been in gymnastics. I was a swimmer. My daughter has been participating in team gymnastics at her school for three years(K, 1st and 2nd...