In today’s Monday Mulligan we will look at a very special Valentine that you can give to your junior golfer. Tomorrow is a day that we can express our love for another. So, here we go! (image jennleforge.com)
In yesterday’s parenting class we had several classic points that were presented that would impact our child’s sense of well-being. Please remember that our kids have a strong desire to feel loved and that they are an important part of the family. While there are a number of factors involved, today we will address just one thing.
Focused attention. What is it exactly? From the parent’s perspective it is 1 on 1 with your junior golfer. No cell phones, tv or other distractions just the 2 of you. And Dad/Mom is genuinely giving your best effort to hear what your kiddo is saying to you. For us parents, this is likely a good example of where less talking from us, equates to more listening and more learning.
The depth of this exercise is different for your young golfer than perhaps for you. So save the heavy stuff for later and have some fun right now. For example to see how well you have done, ask yourself these questions after a few conversations. And Linda will go in with this list and fill it out and then memorize it. Different but fun and your youngster will enjoy this drill. (image The Links at Riverlakes Ranch)
Can you name your junior golfer’s best friends? Favorite golf club? Favorite golf course? Favorite school subject? Favorite food? Favorite color? And what else? Mom and Dad, these are things that are important to them, these things matter! Your familiarity and knowledge of these details shows your child that you are sincerely interested in them and that you care! Give them some focused attention and love!
So go buy them some of their favorite sweets and hand-write a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s card.
See you on #1 tee with your favorite things… Sam
Parenting Junior Golfers... 