I've tried running alongside her and then letting go when I think she is balanced, but she falls over almost immediately. She is hesitant to try anymore because she doesn't like falling (who would?), but I keep telling her that is the only way she'll learn.
2006-06-19 05:29:45 · 8 answers · asked by ballen017 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I just went through this with my 7 year old daughters. I took them to the park, explained how the bike worked and how to balance. Balance is a key issue to learn so I started by just having them balance the best they could on the bike without falling over, this was to get the feel of the bike and knowing which way to adjust depending on which way the bike was tipping. We probably spent a good 3 hours doing that alone over the course of several trip to the park. Then came the riding. If you have a park near you with a slight incline, this helped a lot in getting enough momentum going to for the balance that we had learning to kick in. Again, this took several trips to the park but they eventually got it over a 3 week period. Make sure they have the knee and elbow pads, and the helmet and don't be afraid to let her fall, bumps and bruises help them remember what they are doing. If she doesn't want to do it again after the first or second fall, that's fine, call it the day but go out the next day and do it again but this time do no except her quiting this time, keep going and explain to her that she needs to keep trying.
If you have a friend or sister with children bring your daughter over there to ride, sometimes being in a different environment helps.
2006-06-19 06:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by Robert B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a million. be particular the bike is the excellent length for her and is working wisely; 2. Have a helmet suited for her and be particular she wears it. long pants and long sleeves too; 3. set aside approximately 2 hours; 4. come across a great, point, open lot, ideally paved; 5. Have her mount the bike with you protecting the back of the seat- do no longer carry the handlebars; 6. initiate walking, exhibiting her the thank you to pedal, steer, and brake. You carry her upright... stay to the back of the bike and out of sight; 7. As she starts off to pedal and figures out the thank you to lead right this moment (this could come for sure), walk constantly swifter giving words of encouragement; 8. each and every 10 minutes or so take a wreck...deliver alongside some Kool help and cookies...a small drink and a snack does wonders for the 7 year previous psyche; 9. you will ultimately experience her assume her very own stability. once you do, launch your grip on the bike yet stay next TO HER offering encouragement; 10. as quickly as she starts off to tug far flung from you. end. save conversing and he or she will ultimately comprehend that she is using. I even have used this with the two one in all my teenagers and function known 1000's of infants/adults use this to massive consequence. sturdy success!
2016-10-31 03:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had the same problem, so my husband did some research on the internet. The most important thing he found out was the correct way to hold on to the child to help them learn balance. You need to hold her by the top of the shoulders, and run behind her. That way, she has to find the right balance with her own body. But she still has the comfort of you being available when she needs you. Soon, she won't need you.
It worked incredibly with our son, who now rides everywhere happily.
2006-06-19 05:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by kalsmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a hammer to one of the training wheels so it becomes unbalanced but still on. She will learn to balance herself but still have the comfort of her training wheels. After a few days do the same with the other. About one week redo the first wheel so that it doesen't touch the ground but still there. After a few days of this, take either wheel off and leave one on so she can balance. after a week she will be able to ride without her training wheels. I know it sounds like a lot of work but your child will be comfortable with the knowledge that she has her wheels to balance without the fear of someone just letting her go on her own. She can do this at HER pace.
2006-06-19 05:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
run along the side of the bike or just use training wheels the right way. if you dont know how go to a bike shop and they will explain it to you
2006-06-19 05:38:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
invest in training wheels. My parents didn't and when I fell my thigh split open horizontally. To this day I have a 8 inch scar to prove it. Please...get the training wheels.
2006-06-19 05:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I taught my son on a level,grassy field so when he fell it did hurt to much and chances are he wouldn't get a scrape.
2006-06-19 05:39:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ptieats it the key
2013-10-23 07:17:11 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋