Comments on: About http://themorechild.com Extreme giftedness, re-forming education, homeschooling, parenting and more...as seen from the Washington, DC suburbs. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:23:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: queenstephanie909 http://themorechild.com/about/#comment-2680 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:36:26 +0000 #comment-2680 I beg to differ. This isn’t always the case, as competition, though good for some, may quash the hopes of others, especially in sports. Those who are involved in a group, non-competitive activity like chorus or band, however, builds self esteem much more of the time.
Also, I read a Reader’s Digest article some time ago about how kids’ sports aren’t about fun anymore, as the coaches are in it to prove that those they are coaching are the best. The particular story at the beginning was of a high school girl on a basketball team who was yelled at by her coach for chatting with her friend on the sidelines. He told her that the practice wasn’t about fun, it was about being the best. She quit soon afterwards.
I myself am a 7th grade gifted student at Eastern MS in MCPS, in the magnet program. I have been left out in sports (soccer in 1st and 2nd grade particularly, and gymnastics and dance in 3rd and 4th grade) time and again throughout elementary school. I had no self-confidence until I quit my then-current sport, horseback riding (my instructor never let me ride my favorite horse and yelled at me even when I did my best). The self-confidence I gained from that increased exponentially after joining chorus this school year.
I might also mention that in hindsight, my past experiences have caused me to shy away from school soccer, PE gymnastics, and any riding stables.
Stephanie
7th grade, Eastern MS magnet program

]]> By: SwitchedOnMom http://themorechild.com/about/#comment-2404 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:06:47 +0000 #comment-2404 Hi Becky! Thanks for stopping by. I’ve put your query regarding GT/LD blogs out to the twitterverse. I’ll let you know if I get any recommendations.

]]> By: Becky http://themorechild.com/about/#comment-2390 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:11:02 +0000 #comment-2390 Just came across your blog – its wonderful. I was wondering if you know of a blog or if you ever write about GT/LD kids? My son has a processing issue – along the lines of disgraphia. He has so much going on in his head – his verbal scores at are the top but he can’t get it on paper. Its been a huge struggle and a high level of stress and anxiety for us (his parents). Now we’re heading to middle school next year and I’m scared about how he will excel but also get the support necessary to help him to continue to excel. Thanks for any information or support you can lend! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

]]> By: J. http://themorechild.com/about/#comment-2247 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:17:25 +0000 #comment-2247 Switched on, I love the photo too. Your girl’s eyes are SO blue!

J. Who is a proud brown eyed gal. Entire family, in fact.

]]> By: SwitchedOnMom http://themorechild.com/about/#comment-2238 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:45:31 +0000 #comment-2238 Thanks, Institutrice! Yes, I took the photo. It’s one of my girls, looking through a sculpture.

]]> By: institutrice http://themorechild.com/about/#comment-2207 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:37:20 +0000 #comment-2207 I have always wanted to tell you, I LOVE the photograph in your header. Is this a photo you took?

]]> By: Dr. Philip Archuleta http://themorechild.com/about/#comment-1855 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:32:20 +0000 #comment-1855 P.S. Sounds like you’re doing well! e-mail me when you get a chance: parchuleta@palomar.edu CIAO!

]]> By: Dr. Philip Archuleta http://themorechild.com/about/#comment-1854 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:29:06 +0000 #comment-1854 Get them involved in team sports! I to am a parent & when my kids were young, I got them into chess and sports & away from the TV & computer games. I don’t want to sound like Dr. Jock or anything, but sports, when supervised and supported by the parent, can provide an invaluable framework & inner confidence and self-esteem by which the child can utilize and refer to their entire lives.

Very Truly Yours,

Dr. Philip Archuleta

]]> By: SwitchedOnMom http://themorechild.com/about/#comment-1438 Mon, 18 May 2009 05:12:58 +0000 #comment-1438 Hi Jenny! Thanks for coming over. It’s so strange to think how we met and how our paths have crossed again. Welcome and hope to see you IRL again soon.

]]> By: Jenny http://themorechild.com/about/#comment-1407 Wed, 13 May 2009 11:51:56 +0000 #comment-1407 Just a quick hello. Our mutual friend over at Throwing Marshmallows (from way back when) pointed me to your blog, and I’m glad — but it’s going to take a while to catch up here!

My dd12 is going to be in the Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Accotink later this month. Whenever we go to that park, I think of the old playgroup. Best to you and the girls.

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