Comments on: The Un-Soccer Kid

By: Lisa Vratny-Smith

Lisa Vratny-Smith — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:04:54 +0000

Glad you are finding options that fit for Declan.
My seven year old with similar issues has sensory processing needs and benefits greatly from sensory diet activities throughout his day. It helps his coordination, body awareness, and confidence.
And I vote for the yoga, too!!

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:59:56 +0000

My daughter LOVES soccer. LOVES it. She isn’t a strong player and I keep thinking she is going to ask to stop playing. But she hasn’t. She’s played for three years. This season she finally scored a goal. She gets into the play more. I’ve let her continue, because she has shown me that you don’t have to be a super star at something to enjoy it. She loves doing gymnastics & dance too. I’ve always let her find her way & join the activities she wants to do. I’m glad Declan found his thing. If they enjoy it, that is all that really matters.

By: Holly Strebel

Holly Strebel — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:39:38 +0000

I wasn’t born early and was the most uncoordinated kid you have ever seen! AND, gymnastics is WAY better than soccer!

Go Declan!

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:56:02 +0000

That is really so sweet. Good for you for letting him be himself!

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:52:50 +0000

I’m so glad he found something he likes! He’ll be a bigger motivator for himself that you ever could be…and that’s awesome…for both of you!

By: Aimee Greeblemonkey

Aimee Greeblemonkey — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:53:46 +0000

Yea, he does actually like yoga! Good point!

By: Chloebear

Chloebear — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:38:32 +0000

Declan will find the sport he enjoys most, i’m glad you are open to exploring his options instead of making him do what he doesn’t like. He’s as strong boy as any! I vote for yoga myself;)

By: monstergirlee

monstergirlee — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:24:37 +0000

Funny, the only other soccer reference I can think of would be Mia Hamm. But she’s a girl.
Anyway, I’d have never thought of gymnastics. I hope it works out well for him. And I can see the appeal of being active, working hard, but doing it kind of one at a time. Good thinking Mom.

By: Lori in Denver

Lori in Denver — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:51:45 +0000

While not very athletic, I , too, was more comfortable with solo activities than with team sports. Maybe for the same reason as Declan — the physical domination and whizzing-by bodies.

Give me yoga any day.