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    Parents Team Hairstyles

    As a former dancer, I know 27+ different ways to restrain hair of all types and textures and lengths to make them indestructible and immovable for performances. I know all the tips and tricks and equipment too (ASIDE: the corkscrew pin or spin pin is a MIRACLE invention). Now that I'm a gym mom...
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    Parents DD's Transition from Gym to Dance

    I'm a contemporary/modern dance/jazz teacher and I love discovering when one of my students has acrobatic skills. Really, any dancing that isn't ballet can incorporate some degree of acrobatics, even tap and hip hop! It just really depends if her teacher/choreographer knows that she has those...
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    Parents DD only one in her team who did not qualify...

    :( Just a little story to tell... So we just got back from DD's first sectionals meet. Some background first: DD joined her gym's L4 team later than most of the girls (they invited her this past fall instead of the beginning of the summer like half the girls; plus the other half were in L4 for...
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    Parents Dealing with fear - mine not my gymnasts!

    This is exactly why I stopped watching "Law & Order: SVU." There came a point where I didn't want to let DD out of the house! But seriously, I totally understand your fears. I get scared just watching DD walk on the beam, never mind a ROBHS. But I also know that (a) these are my fears, that (b)...
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    Parents Meet stage fright

    Sports psychologist I think the recommendation of seeing a sports psych for one or two sessions is a great idea. I totally understand where you're coming from and your motivation in trying to find a solution to your daughter's stage fright. The goal here (and correct me if I'm wrong) is to help...
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    Parents Crazy Mom at the meet!!!

    "White trash?" Really? I am horrified at the idea that I would have had to explain to my daughter what that woman could have possibly meant when she called my child "white trash." No matter how badly the children behaved, that ill-tempered woman was the adult, and as such, it was her...
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    Parents Reminder for parents - Meet Etiquette

    [/LIST]Resurrecting this thread because I wanted to share a funny story about me cheering at DD's first ever out-of-town meet (which was a scant 4 weeks ago). First, some background: DD is 8yo and at her gym, the first competitive level is L4. The athletes usually (but not always) get moved up a...
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    Parents So - another crazy gym parent(s) thread.

    OMG mamaof2, this is my nightmare scenario! I'm picturing a reality show ("GymMoms") starring these boorish, nosy women! I totally empathize and sympathize. These questions were just way too busybody-ish, esp the ones about Christmas presents! I mean, really? You are so very nice to have put up...
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    Parents Finding balance

    Better yet, perhaps a regular standing daddy-daughter date night? It sounds like your hubby might be feeling a little removed or left out of his daughter's life, or maybe he just craves her company. I totally understand this and sympathize with him. Maybe your husband can take your daughter out...
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    Parents How important is early training?

    DD and DS both go to a gym that has won various "Club of the Year" categories from USAG, that consistently produce gymnasts that place at the highest levels of team and optional events, and who has even produced Olympians. I say these things not to brag, but to make the following point: year...
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    Do I need to post an intro here first before I can respond in other threads?

    Just wondering. If so, here goes. I'm a 39-year old mom of an almost 7yo L3 female gymnast, and an almost 9yo recreational male gymnast. Been lurking around the parent forums mostly. Thanks all! Playgrounders

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