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Find a caring and skilled coach. One who will see her as a person and make sure her mental and physical health is top priority because eventually you’ll find that your kid is spending more time with the coach on a daily basis than you.

I think it's great that you're even thinking about the financial fairness of the situation. I don't think it will be an issue unless the other daughter can't do an activity because of her sister's gymnastics--whether it's due to money or time. And I do think time is a big issue to take into...

I would say it's a yes/no. Yes, because she got to do something that she loved almost every day and realized her mental and physical strengths. No, because she had a horrible coach who made her feel inadequate at 9 years old. However, given she's now in middle school and no longer in a JO...

"Predators thrive in silence. It is all too common for people to choose to not get involved. Whether you act or do nothing, you are shaping the world we live in, impacting others. All we needed was one adult to have the integrity to stand between us and Larry Nassar. If just one adult had...

Are there any parents out there who voiced concern over coaching methods and saw change for the better for speaking up? I feel like I often hear "...but she gets good results" or "...but this is the only gym in the area" attached to a list of worrisome coaching behaviors from parents.

Thank you for posting this link. I do hope that there is a better and brighter future for gymnasts in the very near future. The Nassar testimonies of the young women describing their experiences in the sport are devastating and haunting. And as parents, I do believe that we need to invest (we...

Has your gym done anything in response to the Nassar case? Released a statement on safety at the gym, proposed a workshop for their athletes on speaking up to protect their well-being, or anything else? Also, I would like to know if you think they should do anything.