Parents' Corner

Win with Grace! Lose with Dignity! This has long been a motto of mine! But this is now more important than ever, in the age of Social Media and instant gratification.

The key question is do your children want to be chess groupies or do they want to be the best they can be?

Chess parenting is an important factor in children's success. There is no one size fits all. But here are some of my recommendations.

Winning and losing is just a part of the game. There are valuable lessons that all children can learn with either result. Therefore, it is up to the parents and coaches to motivate them to learn and do the right things. Here are some of my suggestions to the parents and coaches of young players:

You can be as great as you want. Set realistic goals & give 110% to accomplish those goals. Never give up!

I have been asked thousands of questions by parents over the years. Here are just some of the more common questions.