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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would let her know that while she is allowed to be jealous, she will NOT act out at practice.  Let her know exactly what you expect of her (basically, she needs to cut the bullshit).

I would also suggest that you take a parenting class (and maybe get some counseling re: your relationship with your own mom) - it isn't fair to your other daughter that you are allowing DD1 to suck up all of your emotional resources.

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Is every first comment on DCUM for how to raise kids now:

1. Medications
2. Psych Eval
3. Parenting Classes

Sad...

OP, it is a phase.  It is something that is tough now but could work later.  If it doesn't, you will have to step down after this season.  My first DD, either DH or I could coach.  Actually she is now 15 and he still coaches her travel sports team.  My 2nd DD.  She is terrible when we coach (she asked) and it was not working.  We just moved her to a different team and said our team folded.  Ironically, now my DD#2 is more into theater than sports anyway and she loves me being involved in that.  So try your child with another coach next season.  It may just be she is not that into the sport.

As far as balancing the time with each kid, you are trying too hard.  Relax.  Certain times/months a child will eat up more time than another and it will flip again.  Do your best.  You already sound like a great parent with all the effort but you need to cut yourself some slack.  Good luck! [/quote]

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