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    Parents advice on transitioning out of gym

    thanks all!
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    Parents advice on transitioning out of gym

    Thanks all-- didn't think of cross fit. We will try that, but are trying some activities (like dance) where perhaps over time she can improve and dedicate more time to....it will be hard, but we are trying. Thanks for all the advice!
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    Parents advice on transitioning out of gym

    thanks so much-- yes it has been a tough road. My DD was not frequently at the top of the podium (though occasionally she was), but she loved gym,. was training L8 and competing L7 and really doing well. I don't know if it is growth or what else, but she just keeps falling and getting hurt...
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    Parents advice on transitioning out of gym

    HI all-- After over a year plus of on and off injuries and falls, DD (L7) is taking a 'break' from gym....she is doing some other activities but clearly the transition is hard, and she is not taking it well. Anyone go through this and have any advice on how to successfully move your kid out of...
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    Parents Article from new gym dad

    great article. My DD has been there-- no medals, and this year likely to be the same. Somehow, she hangs in and keeps getting up there. makes me proud
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    WAG It's vestibular, right?

    whether it is labeled vestibular or a mental block, I would say your actions would be the same as others have said-- patience and reassurance. My DD has done through a lot of mental blocks- tough to watch. Hope your DD quickly gets over it so she can enjoy!
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    Parents Normal Fears? Doc Ali?

    Good luck to you and your DD. I have been there with my DD-- she has had a lot of fears, which is why I am chiming in. I agree with folks to take deep breaths, this is a long road, and I would let her take care of the issues in the gym and not dwell on them out of the gym AT ALL. However, I...
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    Parents Repeating a level for a third time

    I feel for your DD-- my DD will 'repeat' L7 this year after being out much of last year for injuries. Between injuries (yup we had another one this year already) and fears/blocks, I don't know if she will ever get out of L7-- but she seems ok with it, so we are letting her just be-- which is...
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    Parents Scoring low in first 3 competitions..

    20 hours!? not to weigh in when others already have, but why would any L3 be doing 20 hours..talk about potential burn out early!
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    WAG Devastating news for my daughter- L5 fracture

    So sorry for your DD. My DD has been out a lot this year, so I totally feel your frustration. She is younger and L7-- concussion kept her fully out of gym for 2 months and now foot/ankle injury has meant nothing but strength and conditioning for well over two more months. Dr doesn't want any...
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    Parents What would you say to younger gym parent self? What do you wish someone had told you?

    This is all so interesting. As a parent of a DD who who has struggled with fears and injuries, I wish I could (and can) always remember...there is no goal but today and now. AS good as your kid may be today, as hard as they are trying, gymnastics is tough on these kids and they should be...
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    Parents ankle pain-- Severs?

    thanks so much
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    Parents ankle pain-- Severs?

    HI all-- I know I need to get medical advice from doctors :) but wanted to see with all other posts about severs, if anyone has a gymnast who had severs but the pain was mostly in the ankles not the heels. DD having severe ankle pain (both ankles) and is limping around-- has not tumbled or done...
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    Parents Buying a beam?

    beam...floor beam only for home, but bars? in your house? I think that is a recipe for disaster. As the kids get higher level skills, I cant imagine those being done at home.
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    Parents What is a typical progression through levels?

    Good luck and congrats to your DD. Every kid is so different. My DD moved quickly from pre-team to team, but our gym made the kids do 3,4 and then 5 and 6 so she did one year at each level. So she started quick and now is in optionals but injuries, fear etc has held her back, so at the start...
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