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About BetterNot!
This series is the story of BetterNot, a magical character who arrives in a flash to aid parents, coaches and teachers by helping children learn valuable lessons about fairness, honesty, kindness and good manners in ways that fits each child’s poor behavior.
The first book in the series is BetterNot! And the Tale of Bratsville. It’s about a town filled with very naughty children like Larry Liar, Rebecca Robber and Lilly Loudmouth. Their parents could not make them behave no matter what they tried until the magical creature named BetterNot rose from his magical, bubbling purple swamp to come to their aid.
The second book in the series is BetterNot! And the Tale of Brat Sports. It’s about a sports field where some children do not play fair or try their best and so they need lessons in sportsmanship. BetterNot arrives at the request of team coaches to teach the children about manners and morals in sports.
Be sure to read Mom Does Reviews full review here. These are great books for kids who love sports!
The Giveaway!!
One lucky reader will win BOTH BetterNot! Books and $25 Amazon GC!
The giveaway is open to US only, 18+
The giveaway ends 6/3 at 1159pm est
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I teach my kids about manners and kindness! My oldest daughters would love to read these books! Thank you!
We talk about being a good sport, respect others when the win and congratulate them.
I explain how it makes others feel when you show good sportsmanship, and it’s also good to point out when a child isn’t showing good sportsmanship so they know how awful it looks!
I really have been lucky, my kids have always been good sports.
I always instilled in them good manners and today as adults they still carry them out.
I teach them it is no big deal If you lose. It is just a game.
I started when my kids were very little. When we play games, I did not “let them win” for the sake of winning. I let them lose and taught them to help the winner celebrate. We each used to have our own victory dance and would do it when we won. It would always make even the loser laugh.
We teach them by letting them know that it’s just participating that is what matters. Making friends and having a good time.
I teach them that it’s ok not to win a game it dont mean your a looser it means that your tried your best and not everyone wins all the time. You say to the other team great job and congratulations
Win or lose, I always told my kids they did a nice job and remind them how much fun it is to play the game.
We teach by example.
When my daughter displayed unsportsmanlike conduct I removed her from the situation. Once her emotions quieted down, talked about why she felt so upset by putting words to her feelings, and tried to praise other mini victories or successes she’d had during the day
We teach the children respect for others, and sportsmanship is about treating people with respect, more than winning.
My girls know that they are no better than any one else, everyone is equal. They know to be nice to everyone no matter the circumstances. Thank you!
I teach my son good manners and just have fun.
We try to teach them the fun of the game is for everyone to enjoy not just the winner.
I teach them to be respectful and shake the hands of the other team at the end of the game.
I teach them to learn from the mistakes and don’t be discouraged with a loss, get back in the game. Always do your best.
We teach our children to have good sportsmanship by our own proper adult behavior. Never yell or scold your child for losing. I can’t tell you how many times I saw this behavior at my kids school sports events. Some parents only care about winning…it is really bad for their child’s self esteem and teaches them bad sportsmanship. Teach them to respect the other players and coaches.
I teach them sports and play along with them. As incidents arise, we discuss the most positive ways to deal with them. Disappointment happens!
Thanks for a great giveaway.
I teach by example.
have not had to tackle this one yet but look forward to teaching this lesson
I tell them that no matter if they win or lose they should be respectful and have a good time.
I always told mine that win or lose, respect yourself and others.
I teach them that it is ok to win or lose. Just have fun.
we teach the kid form when the are about 3 to 5 year and they set at the table and help with the choir
By example, to show it is fun to win but if you don’t congratulate the winner and be friends! Also so they will play with you next time!!
We try to teach our kids to do their best.
Along with the fact that you can’t always be a winner!
thank you
teach by example
I think it’s best to teach them by example.
We teach them that it’s not about whether you win or lose but how you play the game that matters
I think it’s important to show kids that it’s their attitudes that matter. Someone who is happy will make everyone around them happier and someone who has a sour attitude will rub that off on others as well.
Teach them to have a good attitude whether they win or lose.
I try to tell Roxy that it’s not all about winning it’s about having fun. But she’s three and we r still practicing this concept lol
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We talk a lot about being a good sport and being gracious both in victory and in defeat.
We talk about how everyone can’t be great at every sport, but it’s important to try and appreciate others efforts.
Playing boardgames at home as a family has taught my daughter how to play well with others. When playing sports she is able to just have fun.
I taught my daughter that playing games should be fun…spending time with friends and family is the goal…winning means the game is over…treat everyone with kindness even if it is not reciprocated and you will always be a winner….no matter what the last score was
I teach them that not everyone wins everytime and you should always be a good person and congratulate the other person/team for a job well done every time.
I think starting them young with working with others and talking to them about good sportmanship is the way to go.
to learn from their mistakes
We talk about being a good sport even when you loose and congratulate the winners.
We haven’t had to approach this yet, but I would emphasize empathy.
we talk about how we behave win or lose. it’s not fun to lose but we have to be a good sport.
We talk about the importance of being a good sport and how we’d feel if the other team members or our friends were being poor sports.
I teach my kids it’s fun just to play a game.
I teach my girls it’s about the fun playing the game, that it doesn’t matter if you win or lose. To say good job to those who won.
I teach them that its ok not to win and if you dont then you try harder and practice more. When you do this then you are a winner even without getting the trophy!
I use role playing to teach my son good sportsmanship. Using this technique helps prepare for all kinds of situations.
Not everybody can win and to be happy for the other person/people. Just have fun and try not to take it too seriously.
I taught my kids to treat others as they would expect to be treated and always be kind to others. As of today they still do this.
How I deal with teaching my kids good sportsmanship is by modeling it for them and correcting them when they falter.
My kids are too little for sports yet but I hope I can teach them good sportsmanship
I explain they are in competition with themselves, to do the personal best and when they lose, they are to congratulate the person who won. To be grateful for the chance to compete.
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Can you tell us how you deal with teaching your kids good sportsmanship?
I slowly and gently explain to them that they have to always show good sportsmanship no matter the situation.
If that does not work, I beat them.
Calm down, just kidding people, I sold my kids years ago to Russian billionaires.
We always congratulate the winner of a game and that the winner should say good game and shake hands. Win or lose, games should be fun!
I try to teach my nephew that it is not if you win but how you play, and playing fair.
I have made a point to let them see other children behaving in a poor manner so they can see for themselves how badly it reflects on them.
I talk to my daughter and ask her how she would feel if someone acted badly and teach her to treat others the way she would want to be treated
My kids were always kind and good sports it wouldn’t say it was anything special I did they are just kind people.
I remind them not to gloat if they win, and to be thankful they got to play if they lose.
Just treat others how you would like to be treated!
We encourage my nephew to just have fun, try his best, and that winning is not everything. You can be upset about losing, but don’t take out your frustration on others.
My kids never played sports much, but I just taught them to always treat others with respect.
We tried to instill in our kids that sportsmanship is all about fairness, respect, & goodwill towards your competitors as well as the referee / judges, etc.
We use it ourselves, expect it of them, and explain why.
My children have always been good sports and I encouraged it by telling them how proud I was when they showed good sportsmanship.
Ask your children’s coach or instructor if they have a formal code of conduct for the players, the parents, and themselves. You might also want to convene a team meeting with coaches and parents to discuss expectations around conduct.
My children were always taught to be gracious when winning or when losing. Now, I am seeing my grandchildren taught the same way. I am very proud of them.