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These sections are organized by age level, but the information is not confined to just this age. Consider looking at other age ranges as well. Also, make sure to check out the Archives.
Articles are updated frequently.
These sections are organized by age level, but the information is not confined to just this age. Consider looking at other age ranges as well. Also, make sure to check out the Archives.
Be An Olympian
If your children would like to compete in the Olympic Games someday after watching the games on the internet or TV, there are some things you will need to help them with.
First of all, if your children dream big, help them to know the challenges they face to make their dreams come true.
Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph was an American sprinter who became a world-record-holding Olympic champion and international sports star following her successes in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games. She became a role model for female athletes breaking barriers in the all-male field of track and field. Determined to play basketball and track during her teen years, she continued to compete and win. Her legacy lies in her efforts to overcome obstacles that included childhood illnesses and a physical disability due to polio to become the fastest woman runner in the world in 1960.
I ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that would never, never give up, no matter what else happened.
In addition to determination, the ability to overcome obstacles, a competitive spirit and the desire to win, Olympic athletes need discipline and consistency in training showing up for every session over months and years. They practice their sport over and over in all kinds of weather. When their friends want to hang out, these athletes go to practices. They must have effective communication with their coach and follow his advice. They must focus on their goals despite anything else going on in their lives.
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. Jim Rohn
These athletes show hopefulness in all settings, seeking out and achieving their goals. They are optimistic, knowing positive things will happen. They confront challenges with confidence, patience, and persistence. They are “learning machines,” staying motivated and realizing that they will never know everything there is to know about their sport. They are willing to learn from others as they compete in meets and share practice time.
Families of such athletes also make sacrifices for their children, taking them to practices and competitions spending time and money on training and travel. They see the focus and mental toughness their children show as they continue to enjoy the sport they love. They see their children follow the rules and regulations faithfully for the sport in which they participate. Friends and families support their athletes knowing the determination, effort and commitment of their young people that will contribute to their success someday. They see the internal motivation and the drive within their children that will ensure their growth in all aspects of their future life.
Are you ready to follow this path to be an Olympian family? Olympic athletes are a testament to human potential fulfilled. They are fine examples to our growing children.
The potential for greatness lives within each of us. Wilma Rudolph
Opportunities and Possibilities
My favorite words are possibilities, opportunities, and curiosity. I think if you are curious, you create opportunities, and then if you open the doors, you create possibilities. Mario Testino
Children are naturally curious and often get into trouble with their quests to find out what something is or how it works. Parents can encourage them to ask questions, to find out more. Parents can expand possibilities for their children by focusing on how we help each other learn and grow. By connecting with other people, ideas, experiences and places, adults can help children grow and expand their worlds so that each child can be and become their best selves.
Adults can aid children to see possibilities in their future. Parents can broaden the horizons for their children by exploring innovative ideas, experiences, and places with them. Parents and interested adults can model being a curious learner by creating their own questions and sharing what they learn. By talking with your children, you might even learn from them. Help them to connect to people who can help them grow. Maybe, grandparents, uncles and aunts can introduce your children to their customs, traditions, even the work they have done. Give your children the opportunities to learn from them. You can even find ways for your children to spend time with them and people in your community who are different from your family. When they engage in their communities in meaningful ways, your children gain self-respect and take pride in their communities. They could organize a “litter patrol” in your neighborhood or their own neighborhood watch. https:fpcanada.org/programs/ helps involve children 9-12 in their communities.
Parents can prepare children for possibilities in their future when machines and technology will take over so much of their lives. Change the ways you talk to your children. Develop the right tools and questions and be a good listener to unlock your children who already have the answers within them. Let your children take the lead in doing a project or planning a vacation. What are they interested in? Let them learn to fail but learn from their failures so they learn resilience. Help them to assess risk and reward. Give them opportunities to work with others to explore the latest ideas, to become more resourceful and determined.
There are possibilities all around you—magic all around you—no matter what situation you’re in. Kate Palmer
Give your children opportunities and explore possibilities with them as you make plans.
If your children would like to compete in the Olympic Games someday after watching the games on the internet or TV, there are some things you will need to help them with.
First of all, if your children dream big, help them to know the challenges they face to make their dreams come true.
Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph was an American sprinter who became a world-record-holding Olympic champion and international sports star following her successes in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games. She became a role model for female athletes breaking barriers in the all-male field of track and field. Determined to play basketball and track during her teen years, she continued to compete and win. Her legacy lies in her efforts to overcome obstacles that included childhood illnesses and a physical disability due to polio to become the fastest woman runner in the world in 1960.
I ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that would never, never give up, no matter what else happened.
In addition to determination, the ability to overcome obstacles, a competitive spirit and the desire to win, Olympic athletes need discipline and consistency in training showing up for every session over months and years. They practice their sport over and over in all kinds of weather. When their friends want to hang out, these athletes go to practices. They must have effective communication with their coach and follow his advice. They must focus on their goals despite anything else going on in their lives.
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. Jim Rohn
These athletes show hopefulness in all settings, seeking out and achieving their goals. They are optimistic, knowing positive things will happen. They confront challenges with confidence, patience, and persistence. They are “learning machines,” staying motivated and realizing that they will never know everything there is to know about their sport. They are willing to learn from others as they compete in meets and share practice time.
Families of such athletes also make sacrifices for their children, taking them to practices and competitions spending time and money on training and travel. They see the focus and mental toughness their children show as they continue to enjoy the sport they love. They see their children follow the rules and regulations faithfully for the sport in which they participate. Friends and families support their athletes knowing the determination, effort and commitment of their young people that will contribute to their success someday. They see the internal motivation and the drive within their children that will ensure their growth in all aspects of their future life.
Are you ready to follow this path to be an Olympian family? Olympic athletes are a testament to human potential fulfilled. They are fine examples to our growing children.
The potential for greatness lives within each of us. Wilma Rudolph
Opportunities and Possibilities
My favorite words are possibilities, opportunities, and curiosity. I think if you are curious, you create opportunities, and then if you open the doors, you create possibilities. Mario Testino
Children are naturally curious and often get into trouble with their quests to find out what something is or how it works. Parents can encourage them to ask questions, to find out more. Parents can expand possibilities for their children by focusing on how we help each other learn and grow. By connecting with other people, ideas, experiences and places, adults can help children grow and expand their worlds so that each child can be and become their best selves.
Adults can aid children to see possibilities in their future. Parents can broaden the horizons for their children by exploring innovative ideas, experiences, and places with them. Parents and interested adults can model being a curious learner by creating their own questions and sharing what they learn. By talking with your children, you might even learn from them. Help them to connect to people who can help them grow. Maybe, grandparents, uncles and aunts can introduce your children to their customs, traditions, even the work they have done. Give your children the opportunities to learn from them. You can even find ways for your children to spend time with them and people in your community who are different from your family. When they engage in their communities in meaningful ways, your children gain self-respect and take pride in their communities. They could organize a “litter patrol” in your neighborhood or their own neighborhood watch. https:fpcanada.org/programs/ helps involve children 9-12 in their communities.
Parents can prepare children for possibilities in their future when machines and technology will take over so much of their lives. Change the ways you talk to your children. Develop the right tools and questions and be a good listener to unlock your children who already have the answers within them. Let your children take the lead in doing a project or planning a vacation. What are they interested in? Let them learn to fail but learn from their failures so they learn resilience. Help them to assess risk and reward. Give them opportunities to work with others to explore the latest ideas, to become more resourceful and determined.
There are possibilities all around you—magic all around you—no matter what situation you’re in. Kate Palmer
Give your children opportunities and explore possibilities with them as you make plans.