- Feb 26, 2007
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So, this topic has been suggested many times before. I will begin. Firstly I did not aim this at level 4 parents specifically as many people at all levels in many countries will find the info useful. But, feel free to add any info you think someone might benefit from.
1.Be a positive parent to your child. Do not coach or critque, that is the coaches job.
2.Make sure your child is well slept and well fed.
3.Ask other parents about the whole cost, and then start saving ahead of time.
4.Make away meets FUN, share rooms, meals and the pool at a hotel
5.Try your comp hair ahead of time. (I learned that one the hard way)
6.After the comp, parise all the good bits, ignore the bad bits, and if there are tears, hand over the kleenex and a hug and remind them the next day that they need to get a "game face" for next time.
Now, it's your turn, feel free to add your take on being prepared as a parent!!!
1.Be a positive parent to your child. Do not coach or critque, that is the coaches job.
2.Make sure your child is well slept and well fed.
3.Ask other parents about the whole cost, and then start saving ahead of time.
4.Make away meets FUN, share rooms, meals and the pool at a hotel
5.Try your comp hair ahead of time. (I learned that one the hard way)
6.After the comp, parise all the good bits, ignore the bad bits, and if there are tears, hand over the kleenex and a hug and remind them the next day that they need to get a "game face" for next time.
Now, it's your turn, feel free to add your take on being prepared as a parent!!!