gwenmom
Proud Parent
- Jan 24, 2013
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This is all self-induced by DD. No one is pressuring her to win/do well/qualify but herself. She an 8 Yo level 3 and now understand scores and that she has to get a certain score this weekend at Sectionals to qualify for State. I am just hoping her coaches have not mentioned that the top X number of gymnasts in each level make some sort of All Star Team at State.
I need help in helping DD manage the pressure she puts on herself. No 8 YO should be in tears worried about qualifying. She is extremely competitive with herself and the "mommy and daddy are proud of you no matter what" is not working anymore. It's been worse since she won AA for the first time and now knows what it is to win. Now she seems to have the expectation that she will do that every time.
Any suggestions on what to say to her would be greatly appreciated!
I need help in helping DD manage the pressure she puts on herself. No 8 YO should be in tears worried about qualifying. She is extremely competitive with herself and the "mommy and daddy are proud of you no matter what" is not working anymore. It's been worse since she won AA for the first time and now knows what it is to win. Now she seems to have the expectation that she will do that every time.
Any suggestions on what to say to her would be greatly appreciated!