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Real talk from the Mamas
Stories from gym parents and gymnasts — the wins, the injuries, the meet-day chaos and the stuff nobody warns you about.
May 26, 2020
A Gymnast in Quarantine by Avery Rappaport
Gymnastics is not an easy sport. We train almost 20 hours a week or more and never get a break. Sometimes a break is nice from a sport, but as gymnasts would not know what to do wi
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May 8, 2020
Challenge Creates Opportunity; By Luan Peszek, Advisor for JHicks Consulting
We are living in an epic time right now! Never before has our country gone through a crisis such as this one with the COVID-19 epidemic.
April 24, 2020
Why Should Gymnasts Do Yoga?
Why should gymnasts do yoga? Yoga has the potential to help gymnasts with injury prevention, body posture and awareness, stress relief, and better focus. It also increses athletes
March 13, 2020
WHICH COLLEGE SUMMER CAMP SHOULD MY DAUGHTER ATTEND?
Choosing the right college summer camp(s) are key in the recruiting process. College camps have become the [#1](https://della833.wixsite.com/mamas/blog/hashtags/1) way to get in fr
February 25, 2020
Meet Our Gymnast of the Month, Averie Mitchell
Gymnastics Mamas…meet our February Gymnast of the Month! Averie Mitchell is an Xcel Gold, 12 year old 7th grader from Oklahoma who competes for Hugo Gymnastics and More. Averie has
February 25, 2020
Recipe of the Month: Plantain with Coconut and Cocoa
Plantain with Coconut and Cocoa!
February 21, 2020
Personality Matters When It Comes to Getting Recruited
As a JH Consultant, I help gymnasts get recruited. I do not, however, only focus on their skill level. I actually came across a newspaper article I was featured in from my days at
February 18, 2020
Parents, You Are a Self-Esteem Imprinter
Think of yourself like a self-esteem “imprinter.” With every word you say and action you take, you mold the character and self-confidence of your athlete. With this in mind, how ca
January 24, 2020
When to start the recruiting process?
One of the most frequent questions I hear from parents is, “When is the right time to get started with the recruiting process.”
January 21, 2020
Meet Our Gymnast of the Month, Tessa Brousek
Tessa was nominated by the mother of one of her teammates. Tessa is a 12-year-old Level 10 Gymnast from Five-Star Gymnastics in Brunswick, OH. Despite several setbacks and transiti
January 21, 2020
The Mamas Perfect 10: Things Only A Fellow Gymnastics Mamas Can Relate To….
01. You have reluctantly let your child go to dinner without shoes. Because for some reason gymnasts never bring shoes. To this same point, clothing is also sparse it seems. Want t
December 23, 2019
Health & Nutrition with Betsy
Betsy's Favorites For Keeping Athletes Healthy During Flu Season?
December 13, 2019
The Gymnastics Athletic Scholarship
One of the best reasons to participate in the sport of gymnastics, is the opportunity to earn an athletic scholarship. We are so fortunate to have 81 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics teams
December 13, 2019
The Perfect 10 Gifts for Your Coach
Maybe you are tasked with the responsibility to purchase a group holiday gift for your team’s coaches, or perhaps you are searching for the perfect gift from your child.
December 12, 2019
Parenting Through Fear and Mental Blocks
Overcoming fear and mental blocks is one of the most frustrating challenges in gymnastics. They manifest in many obvious ways but sometimes can be more subtle – lack of confidence,
December 9, 2019
How to Create the Ultimate Competition Bun
I came across this bun style from one of the original gymnastics mama, who took us under her wing when our babies just started out in gymnastics. This mama had MAD hair skills. Her
December 8, 2019
Welcome to GymnasticsMama.com!
Gymnastics Mama (noun) Any Mama who has a child in the sport of gymnastics. We love all the Dads, gymnasts and former gymnasts too!
December 2, 2019
Cyber Monday Deals Are Here!
##### Monday will usher in the biggest online shopping day of the year ... are you ready? Many of our GymnasticsMama.com partners are offering some great deals, and we wanted to le
November 22, 2019
The Perfect 10 Gifts for Your Gymnast
##### The holidays are fast approaching, and you need to find that perfect gift. Avoid last-minute shopping and the crazy mall parking lot with these Perfect 10 gifts for the gymna
November 13, 2019
Meet Our Gymnast of the Month, Ragan Laurin
Hi, I am Ragan Laurin and I am a level 9 gymnast at Daggett Gymnastics. Over the years, I’ve put in a lot of hard work and determination. Sadly, injuries have not allowed me to per
September 11, 2019
Great Recipe for On-the-Go Snacks for our Busy Gymnasts. Drive Past the Drive Thru!
Crispy energy balls are a kid pleasing snack that is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber, and protein. Try making some for your gymnast today!
September 1, 2019
Prepare the Child for the Road, Not the Road for the Child.
Years ago, my friend’s daughter really wanted to be chosen as “Swimmer of the Week” at their country club. It’s an honor bestowed weekly to one child per age group in the summer.
August 26, 2019
When Should A Child Start Gymnastics?
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June 27, 2016
The Complete Evolution of the Gymnastics Leotard From the 1930s to Today
When the U.S. women's gymnastics team marches into the arena in Rio to compete at the Olympics in August, all eyes will be on them. This will be due, in part, to the fact that they