1) All children develop at different rates... and being a star when you are 6 is not a sign that you should get ready for the draft. Encourage your son/daughter to work hard, do their best and be a good teammate. Odds are that your child will not be going to the NHL, so have fun and enjoy the ride.
3) Success should not be measured by the number of goals scored. Don't ask your child, "How many goals did you score?" every time they get off the ice. Kids that aren't scoring goals are deflated by this question, and scoring goals isn't the only thing that matters. Great hockey players block shots, get assists, and make good passes.
4) Winning isn't everything. Kids learn a lot of great life lessons from losing.
5) Coaches give a lot to our kids (and volunteer a lot of time), so respect them and let them do their job.
6) Learning to be part of a team is invaluable. A child that learns to work well with others grows up to be a kinder, more employable adult.
7) Everyone will have more fun if parents are supportive of ALL the kids... including the kids playing on the other team. Please don't yell out negative things about someone else's child.
8) The other hockey parents will become your family... and they are awesome!
9) Enjoy this time watching your young hockey player learn, grow, and have fun playing a game he/she loves. The time passes quickly... and your hockey player will be hanging up his/her skates before you know it.
Do you have a child in a higher level of hockey or are you just starting out? Do you have any advice you would add to my list?
♥
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
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Do you have a child in a higher level of hockey or are you just starting out? Do you have any advice you would add to my list?
♥
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
**** If you are a hockey mom or dad, you might also be interested in:
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