It was in 2016 when we got a bike for Anvesha- that was a 16 inch bike and she had been riding it with training wheels all this while. Now that she is 5 ...... we started making her practice without the training wheels. She wanted to learn how to ride without the training wheels, but could not put her feet down and would often trip over. Every time this would happen, she would get disheartened. With summers around the corner, we often watch kids ride their bikes and Anvesha wanted to join in too.
So what we did? We got her a 14 inch bike with which she could put her feet comfortably on the ground. She was thrilled by the idea of riding without the training wheels, but was a bit apprehensive as well. When we told her we would ride with out the training wheels, I sensed a panic in her voice. "But what if I fall? I am never going to learn how to ride a bike."
With calm hands, I put on the knee pads to her shaky legs, put on her fancy Minnie Mouse helmet and asked her to sit on her bike. Parenting is hard, but sometimes you need to be strong enough to get the best out of your child. As we got the bike out of the garage onto the neighborhood street, she began to whimper, " I am going to fall, I am going to fall ", while I remained calm and assured her it will all be okay. She needs to fall before learning to ride a bike. She will fall once, twice, probably even the third time, but that will eventually bring out the best in her.
While holding the bike steady, Anvesha managed to reach the pedals and Prateek helped her by holding the bike for a small distance and then he let go. Yes, she DID fall and tears did come out, but she paracticed and practiced and within 30 mins she was cruising. Learning to ride a bike without the training wheels is an amazing milestone. I was so proud of Anvesha when she first rode without the training wheels. It was as though my heart will burst. Anvika is so delighted to watch her Deeda ride the bike and shouts in excitement, " Go Deeda go".
Hello Summers!!!! We are ready to bike and feel the fresh air bust our faces.
So what we did? We got her a 14 inch bike with which she could put her feet comfortably on the ground. She was thrilled by the idea of riding without the training wheels, but was a bit apprehensive as well. When we told her we would ride with out the training wheels, I sensed a panic in her voice. "But what if I fall? I am never going to learn how to ride a bike."
With calm hands, I put on the knee pads to her shaky legs, put on her fancy Minnie Mouse helmet and asked her to sit on her bike. Parenting is hard, but sometimes you need to be strong enough to get the best out of your child. As we got the bike out of the garage onto the neighborhood street, she began to whimper, " I am going to fall, I am going to fall ", while I remained calm and assured her it will all be okay. She needs to fall before learning to ride a bike. She will fall once, twice, probably even the third time, but that will eventually bring out the best in her.
While holding the bike steady, Anvesha managed to reach the pedals and Prateek helped her by holding the bike for a small distance and then he let go. Yes, she DID fall and tears did come out, but she paracticed and practiced and within 30 mins she was cruising. Learning to ride a bike without the training wheels is an amazing milestone. I was so proud of Anvesha when she first rode without the training wheels. It was as though my heart will burst. Anvika is so delighted to watch her Deeda ride the bike and shouts in excitement, " Go Deeda go".
Hello Summers!!!! We are ready to bike and feel the fresh air bust our faces.
