As a rough water lifeguard and an eager health enthusiast, I completely support physical exercise being part of raising a whole child. However, I struggle with the emphasis on sports in today's youth culture. While sports is about fun and exercise, it's benefit can be much greater. More importantly, I think that playing recreational sports offers a platform to talk about how to respond when winning and losing. Self-control, hard work ethic, determination, stamina and a never-give-up attitude last long after the game is over. More on Children: 5 Ideas for Developing the Whole Child Loving on Moms with New Babies Expect and Inspect Method: Teaching Children to Clean GRIT - 5 Characteristics of Grittiness Nurturing My Nest Book  Inspiration on HOME and FAMILY @ www.nurturingmynest.com Books available on Amazon: Hum of the Home: Routines and Rhythms on Homemaking  Nurturing My Nest: Intentional Home Building and Custom Built Education  

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