Parenting Champions - What Every Parent Should Know About the Mental Game Paperback – September 11, 2017

I came across the book, ‘Freedom Flight’ and Parenting Champions from another book titled The Killing School(of all places!) The Killing School is a book about the training and exploits of snipers. When you read the books, you’ll see the connection. Highly recommended too! The other book is also authored by Lanny Bassham as you can see.Long story short, I wish that I had been subjected to these writings when I was an adolescent brain full of mush but then I suppose I would have ignored it like I must have ignored many other things. I’ve read many self help books and been attrached to people that profess positive thought processes but I have never come across anything quite like the books written by Lanny Bassham. These books have research based information, reasoning and direction second only to the Holy Bible and way, way easier to understand. Often times when reading books I would highlight sentences and paragraphs and even make notes so that I could reference them later but if it were to be done with Bassham’s books, all three of his books would be highlighted from the first to the very last word he wrote.The Freedom Flight is a very easy book to read and I recommend it be read first. Powerful, powerful story and as the subtitle states, it is The Origin of Mental Power! I think most people could read it in a couple of hours but I’m sure it took me twice that because many times I found myself reminiscing of the past, of little things I experienced and heard my parents and grandparents show, tell and teach. Unfortunately it struck home to me as I realize what inadequate direction I provided to my kids when growing up. On the positive side though, and in line with the teaching of the books, I will dwell not on the problem but on the solution by saying that if you will read these books and pass it on to your kids then I hope that I can at least gain a little redemption just by having passed it on. Hopefully being late is better than never. Actually though, the contents are not just for kids, quite the contrary as no matter how old we are, the mental power doesn’t stop until the pulse does, so while I’m primarily thinking of the developing kids it is evident that we all would improve the quality of our lives and happiness by taking heed to the material in Bassham’s books. Married people especially! I know a lot of things have rung my bell over the past month since reading them! As you’ll see, Bassham made a business out of what he learned because of the absence of mental training and preparation for those final shots in the Olympics coupled with the experience of a many hour airplane ride sitting next to a Viet Nam veteran that spent 6 years and 7 months in a Viet Cong prison. Amazing, amazing stories.I will say without reservation that the only thing that stands a chance of mortal man curing this messed up society we have right now aside from mandatory military service for all men over the age of 18, would be to have this taught to every aspiring teacher, parent and coach and then every grade school age student to at least the 6th grade! I’m thinking that it will take care of itself after that. I could profess that it isn’t going to happen but that would go against the goal setting content of the book so I won’t!I hope and even pray that you will prioritize my request and read ASAP!

If you have a child in ANY extra curricular, especially if competing, or are a coach, GET THIS BOOK. I coach a youth archery team and 2 of my own children are competitive archers. This book is going to help my parenting style and my coaching style so much. Our team is going to revamp so many things about our program because of this book. I couldn't put it down once I opened it. I tried many of the techniques at our national event while I was reading and I could see how this coaching style will help our archers succeed and believe in themselves better. I am so excited to see how they improve because of this book.

We are the parents of two highly motivated children! One participates in competitive rodeo events and one plays on a select travel baseball team. This book was recommended to us and since reading it we have ordered it for a coach and a family member. Such a great read and true examples of how to be exactly what our children need.

Well written, very inspirational , and very practical with examples and principles you can implement right away. They book should be part of any school curriculum .

As a 31 years coaching adolescents, a son that was in the NFL, two daughters that earned college sholorships to attend college,this is a awesome resource for parents to respond any kid in athlete. And ideas to help athletes achieve as well. All my children now have a copy to help my grandchildren

As a dad of three children and sports coach, I highly recommend this book to each and every parent w/ the kids in school or sports!

This is a must read for parents of any child that is in sports. Lessons learned here will help you provide positive influence to your child's mental game and thus aid them in achieving the highest levels of competence available to them.

Heard about Lanny via the great Steve Anderson. Who knew that introduction could help me become not only a better shooter but a better parent.Most important, though, is improving my kids' self-esteem and helping them become all they can be.