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
You Are Not Alone: A Cheerleader’s Battle with an Eating Disorder
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AMAZON MUSIC WATCH: YOUTUBE Some stories are harder to tell than others, but they are often the ones that need to be shared the most. In Episode 148 of the Cheer Mom Podcast, we step away from routines and stunts to talk about something deeper—something that affects far too many athletes but is rarely spoken about openly. We follow the courageous journey of Lily Jones, an elite, Worlds-level cheer athlete, who faced an eating disorder head-on—and won. Alongside her mom, Heather, she shares the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hope that came from their fight for ... 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
