So very sorry to read this! I hope she soon finds something to bring those smiles back!
On a side note, she clearly meets the criteria for 504 accommodations at school. Talk with your administrators about it. Under 504, she qualifies for accommodated seating, at the district's cost (at...
I am a pediatric physical therapist and strongly agree with the wait until bridging/back walkover work until at least 5 years old and limiting the bridging/bwo work for all gymnasts.
The link below is a 2008 blog post by Beth Gardner that clearly explains the "why"...
It is clear that the gym you are at is not the right gym for your daughter. Find another gym for her. As said above, she should have no problem fitting into an Xcel team that has a more inclusive philosophy.
That said, the above is only true if your daughter truly puts in the hard work and...
OK, that Geddert article was one of the saddest things I have read! I still don't understand why all of the investigations that concluded in 2014 did not result in harsher punishment. Disgusting.
I coached my dd at a small program. No issues for us, I had been a part time coach before she was even born. She and I had no issues in the gym, and never "brought gym home" with us.
By 5th grade she "tried" another sport and by 7th grade she had completely transitioned to this new sport...
I would suggest speaking to the coach. Perhaps she could drop a day of practice for now. Then, later in the year if things start to fall in place and be manageable, she can add back that day--or not. 18 hrs is a lot at 8yo.