It's cheer competition day. The excitement, the nerves, the culmination of all the hard work and hours put into practice ....not to mention the hair pulling, the yelling, and the enormous amount of Starbucks needed to get through the day. The athletes have their uniforms, but what exactly are cheer moms supposed to wear to competitions? Here are my staple items: For your convenience, I have included links to products in this post that may either be sponsored or give me a small commission. Should you decide to make a purchase through my links, there is absolutely no cost to you. I only recommend products I use ... view the post
A Guide to Cheer Competition Hair and Makeup
Ah, cheer competition morning—it’s a whole vibe, right? The early alarms, the scramble to get everything together, and let’s be honest, sometimes our girls come with a side of sass when the nerves kick in. It’s like they’re ready to take on the world, but first, we have to tackle hair and makeup! If you’ve ever found yourself navigating a full glam session while keeping calm amidst the chaos, you’re not alone. Today, I’m sharing my go-to hair and makeup tips and my favorite products for your athlete so she can hit that mat looking and feeling her absolute best. Let’s make this part of the day a little easier, shall ... view the post
Tips for Getting Along with Your Daughter on Competition Day
Competition morning is a day that most cheer moms dread. Do you and your cheerleader fight like cats and dogs on competition day? The yelling, the hair pulling, the crying...and that's just in the parking lot while you're looking for a spot! If you and your cheerleader find yourselves stressed and constantly arguing on competition morning, I'm going through some strategies that might help. ... view the post
Athlete Dynamics at Practice
I'm giving Jason Larkins some scenarios you might find between athletes at practice. What happens when athletes are bossing each other around? What about when an athlete isn't trying hard enough or pulling their weight? How does a coach deal with that, and how should parents approach it? Jason is an All Star Cheer director and the host of the Let's Talk Cheer Podcast. If you haven't checked out Let's Talk Cheer, you definitely should! Listen to Let's Talk Cheer Register for my FREE workshop for Team Moms! ... view the post
