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How do you help your child become a champion? Chill out! Here are 9 lessons that I wish every parent knew when it came to supporting their child’s athletic and academic pursuits: thegrowtheq.com/how-to-raise…

It is Social Media Day!! And I am here to connect! Today we will be sharing success stories from those who have implemented the #DoveSelfEsteemProject and share highlights of our programs! #DovePartner

Rates of youth depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, self-harm, and loneliness ​are at all-time highs​. Research shows a driving force is helicopter parenting and too much safetyism. Stop hovering and let kids play—their mental health depends on it: thegrowtheq.com/stop-hoverin…

We asked 200 high-level youth soccer athletes three questions. Their answers surprised us. Do they surprise you? 📖: bit.ly/qbl-book

Parents: You can help your children develop 1. Athleticism 2. Coordination and Fitness 3. Oh and Have lot's of fun... Instead of screen time, play with your kids doing fun physical activities right in your own home! Here is a list of Family recess/Athletic development ideas that can be done right inside the house: Pillow fights. Arm wrestle. Play wrestle  Leg wrestle Hand tag game Jump from hula hoop to hoop Hop/leap from hula hoop to hoop Crawl through hula hoop Hula hoops/beanbag toss Airplanes with mom or dad Pillow fights Get off ground, no hands Jump and land on cushions Forward rolls on the cushions Freeze tag Sprint up the stairs  Red light green light Simon says Noodle Joust Noodle fencing Duck/jump the moving noodle Jump and touch the high noodle Jump over the noodle for time Hop to and from the bathroom Jumping jacks during commercials Steam rollers  Push sibling in laundry basket  Keep up the balloon Lying down get up and balance on 1 leg Stand on one leg for time Stand on one leg and catch ball Slow bear across the couch Hide and seek Jump rope  Play catch Build a furniture fort  Towel tug-of-war W/cushions #LTAD

Go Bucs!! @MHSAA has eight fall sport state tournaments. @GH_Athletics with 4 teams finishing in top 8 in entire state!!! Historic season!! Girls Swimming - 2nd Boys XC - 3rd (Seth Norder state champ) Girls XC - 7th Girls VB - Quarterfinalist & Girls Rugby -2nd (Non-MHSAA)

The science behind #InPACTatHome is happening here at #InPACTintheLab! Children ages 7-12 are encouraged to join us and #getmoving! Please email inpactlab@umich.edu for more info! #LetsMoveMichigan @DrRebeccaHasson @beemer_lexie @CoachPtown @pamlpugh @LJGagliardi @_HLewis_

Hey #PhysEd friends-we have 1, possibly two, elementary PE job openings. Come teach in Grand Haven, MI! Hit me up with any questions. Apply below @SHAPEMichigan @ShapeAmericaMW applitrack.com/ghaps/OnlineA…

You wouldn’t say this to your daughter👇But she could be hearing it online. Every. Single. Day. 📣1 in 2 girls say toxic beauty advice causes low self-esteem 📣 Head to youtu.be/sF3iRZtkyAQ to watch our video and join the movement 🙏 #DoveSelfEsteemProject #DetoxYourFeed

Physical activity is a practical way to improve health, as well as to treat disease and mental illness. It is important to assist in the development of a more physically literate society. Join the webinar 5/9 at 12pm EST: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #mimovesmonth #physicalliteracy

Great session this morning by Antionette Meeks & @CoachPtown on #DoveSelfEsteemProject extension lesson on #appearancediscrimination #DEI #dovepartner @Dove #shapenola @SHAPE_America

Because Director, Jess Lawrence is obsessed with creating #rubrics for everyday life... here is your #SHAPENOLA rubric for the week. Safe travels in everyone. Network, learn & appreciate that we can be together in person. #CairnPath #ProfessionalDevelopment #HPE #HealthEd #PhysEd

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A must read for everyone! Parents: give kids what they need (the pot=SUPPORT, the heat=CARE, the oil=INSPIRATION) & don’t rush it! Athletes: patience/consistency/commitment…your time will come! Coaches: not everyone is on the same timeline, plan accordingly! #AthlosMAC #LTAD

3 Rules Every Coach Needs to Follow 🧵⤵

Sending off our cross country teams to state!

Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country team for their 3rd Place Regional finish AND to Freshman Valerie Beeck 5th overall, earning her All-Region honors. #StateBound

After kids return from recess, they experience a boost in attention and focus. Recess primes them for learning. Another example of how rest, or time away from the work, can actually lead to better quality work. What's your 'recess' during your workday?