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    Parents On quitting (ahem, retiring)

    Revisiting this now that the end is near, and thankful for the great advice and experiences shared here. I guess I was surprised at my reaction since I've always said I would never do it again, but it does make sense given all the time and energy that we've invested in the sport. I did not try...
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    Parents On quitting (ahem, retiring)

    So DD told us last week that she intends to stop gym at the end of the school year. I recognize it's a good time for her to do so. She'll be headed to HS in the fall and wants to try new things. Plus she had a good L7 season and would end on a high note. But despite all my gripes about the...
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    WAG Movie recommendations (off topic)

    My DD is this age and enjoyed watching Jumanji (remake) and Crazy Rich Asians at recent parties.
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    Parents Video camera?

    Thanks for the great info, @Ry32. I'm not the OP but am interested in this topic. Can you comment on how your M50 compares to a DSLR with a 70-200 mm f2.8 lens for stills?
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    Parents Need wristbands that won't slip under grips please:)

    I recently saw an ad for Dry Bands. Has anyone tried those?
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    Parents If you knew then what you know now....

    Probably not. There have been some positives: it has taught my DD about time management, she is physically strong, and she has made some great friends outside of school. None of these things however is unique to gymnastics. What is unique IMHO is the level of emotional, financial and time...
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    Parents Son's practice vs. daughter's practice

    Haha, so true! My DD doesn't tell me anything. Occasionally I hear things from other parents: CGM: Congrats, I hear your DD got her [skill she's been working on for the past year] Me: She did?? A few hours later... Me: I heard you got your [skill], is that true? DD: Oh, yeah Me: ??? DD: Did you...
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    Parents Dadgumit!!

    TDG!! But really it's been a constant stream of TDs on bars, starting with TDMC (mill circle - remember those?), then TDK, TDJTHB (that was a bad one), TDF, TDFHC (still can't get past horizontal), TDCHS...
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    WAG Update: tomorrow is her last day (Perthes disease)

    @cadybearsmommy, I've been following your journey in the social groups and your post was a tough one to read. So sorry to hear about what your DD is going through. I hope she is able to focus on healing and that she keeps positive memories from all her years in the sport. Hugs to the both of you.
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    Parents Toe shoes

    Anyone have experience with these? DD wants to explore using them for turns on floor. I've been told to look for rhythmic gymnastic shoes but after searching online I am thoroughly confused. I've seen things called both shoes and socks (same thing?) And lots of different materials: canvas...
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    Parents Advice on Funding?

    A few years ago I spent some time looking into scholarship opportunities for one of my DD's teammates, but did not find much (I think Nastia Liukin had something for clubs). Another thought is to see if local businesses are willing to "sponsor" the team in exchange for advertising (flyers in the...
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    WAG Perthes Disease Diagnosis.....

    So sorry about the diagnosis, but glad to hear it's early stage and there's a path forward for your DD to stay in the sport. How is she reacting to all of this? It must be quite an emotional roller coaster for all of you.
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    Parents Woodward questions re. schedule and training groups

    DD is going to Woodward West for the first time this summer. I'm trying to figure our the daily schedule but am confused by their materials. Can anyone tell me if there are one or two instruction sessions? If two, are they both mandatory? And how many "open gym" sessions? Are coaches present...
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    Parents How can you tell if they will be a good bar worker?

    Let me just say that bars prevented my kid from progressing to L3 (mill circle), L4 (kip), and L5 (free hip circle). She wasn't a stranger to scores in the 7s. In the last year, she's finally been able to put it together, placing 3rd at States in L5 and L6 with scores in the mid-9s. So it is...
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    WAG Best sneakers for Severs or Achilles tendinitis

    Our orthopedist recommended Asics. They have lots of styles/colors so I can usually find a a pair that DD will like (which is important, because I still make her wear them every day).
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