Teaching 2 Year Old Toddler to Snowboard is Harder than I Thought
Teaching a 2 year old to snowboard is hard.
The day before Brady's 2nd birthday, we headed to the ski resort for the first time to help him get more comfortable with the real thing. Since he's done so well riding at home and at our local hill, I assumed that he would handle it just fine.
It must have been all the new surroundings and people in their gear because he wouldn't even let me pull him around at first. He enjoyed riding up the magic carpet but didn't want to ride at all. I knew this might happen so patience and snacks were our best friend.
After a rough morning of Brady refusing to be pulled around (and some chocolate), something changed in him and he started to have fun. We ended the day with a few longer runs on the bunny slope and he was as happy as a clam.
All in all, the day was a total success. The goal was to get him some exposure to the ski resort and we did just that.
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Haven't been back to the comments in the a while so it's funny reading through all the division. It's been 2 years since this video and he actually loves watching it and when he does, he gets excited to go ride again. He loves snowboarding now!
Well, he don’t in this video!
Aww he’s so gorgeous . ❤
Mate, that is some great patience! 🙏
I commend your patience with your son, being on the hill for the first time with all the people and excitement. that skill and patience you showed as a father is exactly what will teach him how to persevere even when things are a little uncomfortable. You're an absolutely incredible parent.
thank you so much for your kind comment! 😃
My daughter is 2. I have bought her everything she needs to get started and we practice in the yard. We have yet to go to the resort but I’m sure she will love it. I think your little one was just hangry and needed a snack. Awesome job demonstrating patience with him. Thanks for sharing.
You are the hero. Really good work. This is how hard work looks like!!
If someone ließ hard work..,he can do. Its not fair to raise a kid a 'life is hard worker'. This is a parents idea. A Bad one. Avoid learning and fun. Full of negativity.
What an amazing Dad...!
This is incredible. I've tried snowboarding, and can tell you, it is not at all easy. Your son is quite amazing.
I have no words for this..... Well maybe one, awesome! Peace
I started when I was 3, this vid will make my dads day
Good on you man, love seeing other fathers be good ones. Our youngest just got his first board. Can’t wait
Bravo ! Son padres maravillosos 👏👏👏
Great video! Our 2.5 year old started last season and has been enjoying it but the first part of this video resonates well with our experience in the mountains with the screaming and protesting out of the blue. He loves it though and is pretty amazing already when he wants to, emphasis on "wants to".
That’s amazing he can snowboard that well at 2 yrs old!
Our 3 year old after getting ticket and about to step foot in the snow from the heated patio says, I have to poop,and after going in the lodge down elevator to family bathroom she says "i dont have to poop" 😂 much patience is required but you don't give up because the amount of work is huge, clothing, snacks, nap timing etc etc awesome stuff man, what you dont see is all the breaks snacking going to the bathroom or running around and throwing some snowballs at each other
AGREED! JUST GETTING CORRECT GEAR HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE FOR ME. BOOTS TOO SMALL, BINDINGS DONT FIT BOARD, JUST GETTING MY 18 MONTH INTO THE PANTS & JACKET IS A LOT IF WIRK!!! Keep it up dad!
Dude that's awesome!
Loved it man.
Way to go Brady!
2 is the best! My daughter is approaching 2, and this video totally resonates with me if we tried this!
So cute 😊
Good to see as fellow dad out on the slopes teaching their kid. It encourages me to teach my boy who recently turned 4 to snowboard instead of skiing as I'm a snowboarder. I can't ski so it's good to see how you've got the equipment set up to teach a toddler, the backpack harness, hoody, board with pully etc, not something I've seen here in northern Spain.
Just got back from my first day on the hill with my almost 3 year old and yep this is the most relatable thing ever.
Truly in my 69yrs......I've notice children 2-4 year old teach younger children better than parents if into same activity
Classic 2 year old, I get that reaction to the bath, or a sandwich, or the bike, or a swing or the "insert activity or toy here". Good going lads
It's possible that he had an expectation that snowboarding on the hill would be just like the snowboarding he had experienced in the backyard. Maybe in his mind he was thinking, no this isn't snowboarding, this is different. It looked just the same to you but everything was new and different to him.
Dope video man. I wanna do this with my daughter
100% this was what I was like my first couple times on the mountain. And I learned at 30. Lol. Love snowboarding now, but it took a few years to feel comfortable and enjoy myself. Hoping my kids will go easier on my husband than I did!
Patience you have. I believe another trip for a snowboard day, will be a surprise for all of us! I read a previous comment negative one at that. That's ok. Keep up the good work dad. Your AWESOME! @loH@🤙
He does not like to be tethered. LOL! 😆
This was an incredibly insightful video about what to expect when we take our 2.5 yo.
I'm bringing my little guy out this season and he'll be 16 months old! I can't wait to teach him about snow! :D
Such a good dad! 👍
Thanks man!
I teach my son ski at the same age; I was an active DAD too, but this one is stupid too, publish it on line; poor little girl
I like the snowboard strap. Can You please share how you did it ?
고생하셨어요. 아이의 동의를 얻기는 너무 어렵죠. T^T
First year was a piece of cake. Second is similar to yours. My little one wants me to always hold him. If i try to find compromises, saying "let me hold you for 50 seconds, then you go on your own for 5 seconds", it doesn't work. He just falls down on the ground intentionally. No snacks or resting helps. It's just from the start of the day like that. I've tried to make it more playful, but only managed couple of minutes of "alone" riding, although he knows how to do it. I'm afraid to continue to hold him and i'm afraid to insist on trying it by himself... So far 3-4 weekends have been like that. I'm sticking to holding strategy, at least he rides with me and likes it. At least he now says "powder" where it's at and i can team him some ice and snow. And he recognizes the heel and toe side and names them while riding. So, it's not that bad :)
upd: couple more weekends and... success. He's riding on his own suddenly in 1 day, can stop on my request multiple times. Rides a bit straight sometimes, but of course, for now mostly on the heel side. Not sure if the "magic fanta that gives strength to ride on his own" or introduction of sweet "plumes" helped... or just timing. So, don't give up :P
So just a couple questions on the gear before my wife and I try this winter. What kinda of snowboard bindings and boots are they for a toddler. I’ve found some 90cm but nothing for toddler boots. Is he just wearing his regular winter boots?
Omg, you are a best father of your wonderful babies! Great job dad and son!
You are so kind, thank you!
Where did you get the harness & tether? Great idea!
Amazon! MDX one
They say you gotta keep it really short and fun...daily or as often as possible. Always reallly short though. Anyways...it will work his way
Poor boy
Hey, Could you tell me what size of board you bought?
You, Dad, are a champ.
This is cute Jimmy. Would you mind to share what was the name of the jacket, helmet and googles your son was wearing ?
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I have a 6 month old girl and I have 1 1/2 years to go before I get her out.
Omg...that's alot of work....fiew
what is the size of the board? 80cm 90cm? Thanks
was impressive. was a crybaby at first and then start snowboarding like he been doing it for years
There’s another KZhead video with a little girl snowboarding since she was a toddler. And she is not at all bothered.
I have twins and want to teach them. Theyre 21 months. What's the leash type thing youre pulling the board with? Any other gear you recommend outside of basics?
It's all the same burton system. I think it's called riglet reel.
Where did you get your son's board and boots? my son is turning 2, and I would love to get him into snowboarding. I am an avid snowboarder.
The board is the burton after school special and the boots are just some toddler snow boots. Nothing special.
@@ActiveDad what size board did you order for him??
@@Mscookiemonstahh1 80 cm
where can I find a snowboard for my 16month old?
Burton
How long must be snowboard for 2years Old kid ? 80cm or 90 cm will be Ok ?
80 is fine
He was obviously hungry and tired … and then he was fed and after that he was "only" tired. Plan better … 😏
teaching a 2 year old anything is pretty hard, in my opinion. My kiddos are now 17 & 10, and teaching them things is still challenging. Nevertheless, it's the effort you guys put in that matters anyway. You guys seem to be doing a great job.
thank you!
Kids going to be at x games one day
How long can he be out in the snow before he needs to get warmed up??
Haha, typically toddler... Nooooooooo! 😄
TO THE PEOPLE SAYING DAD IS FORCING THE KID!!!! ITS NOT YOUR KID JUST SHUT UP!! To the AWESOME DAD!! You are doing a really good job!!! There are hurtles to be jumped in raising a child and you are jumping them perfectly!!! A 2 year old doesn’t need the option to choose what his dad is teaching him that the dads job!!! All kids will cry and be whiny!!! It’s the parents job to show security and comfort to the child!!! The people complaining have zero lives, and their kids run their lives!!! that’s why they’re so miserable!!!! it’s so funny how most of you think the dad is forcing his child. Y’all have no brains!!!! and I’m pretty sure you guys ask your young kids that are probably five and younger what they want to do with their lives, even though they have no idea of what they want to do!!!!! I can’t wait until y’all kids get older and shit on your heads and you guys just agree with it!!!! to the dad doing an awesome job. Keep up the hard work it’s not easy but one day you will be very thankful.!!! haters will always hate on progress.
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He don’t seem happy at all to want to do this.
It seems to me you were more focused about getting content. and listening to your own son and the fact that your own son tells you no pictures. it’s heartbreaking. parents using their children to make money off KZhead is disgusting it’s meant to come from a place of fun not business.
As a father this was incredibly disturbing to watch. Kid is obviously having zero fun, but dad kept pushing and pushing and pushing while the poor kid is crying the whole time screaming "ALL DONE, ALL DONE". Gonna traumatize your kid away from the sport, dad. Its gotta be fun, ESPECIALLY at 2 years old. That's kid coaching 101 stuff. Its cool you're trying to get him out there, but reel it back a bit and let the kid do whatever is fun for HIM. It will payoff in the long run.
Hey thanks for your comment! You might want to follow me on Instagram to see all the latest videos of him loving snowboarding! Have a good one!
@ActiveDad Well done, Dad! Way to keep encouraging him. I for one think you did a fantastic job. I wish I'd been able to do more stuff like this with my daughter but I had chronic health problems.
Watch him grew up into cool snowboarder🎉
I completely agree with your comment. The kid didn't seem to be having any fun at all. Most kids are not whining and crying when they are having fun. I know the dad meant well but his kid wasn't ready for this just yet. Maybe in another year or so, that kid might be ready. Support your kid and don't force your kid. Who knows what sport this kid will grow up with and choose? It could be football soccer basketball or dirt bikes. In any event, it should be the kid's choice because sports are supposed to be fun. Dad meant well but he pushed that baby boy too far on that day.
@@nicmagnus819 not sure if you have kids, but kids always break down and if we always just did what kids wanted, they wouldn’t ever get to experience things.
One half through watching that and it really upset me couldn't watch it any more poor child , your forcing your will on a 2 year old 😢 so cruel a 2 year Olds not meant to be snow boarding and sking.
Of course your name would be Karen! 😂 there is nothing wrong with pushing your children/toddler. He is not forcing his will on anyone he's his Dad. In fact that's a lot of the problem these days with kids if they don't want to do try something or do something lazy parents are like perfect here's a tablet/tv and off they go to do what they want. Will your child sometimes push back of course but in the long run it's worth the little push as long as your not living through them. This teaches confidence and bonding time can't be replaced. Majority of parents won't realize this until it's to late and they never get that time back. It's always great when the select few know what's best for everyone, you were probably first in line with your toddler to get them the jab💉. Stay in Florida KAREN and worry about what's best for your own instead of others.
This is not pushing just normal every day of a 2 year old. Haven't you heard of the terrible 2?
100% agree. Can't believe you're the only one who left a comment like this.
@@JF2it The jab? Lol. This comment really spiraled into an angry rant pretty quickly.
@@lilphitz99 It did didn't it. My bad, I don't understand someone telling a parent how to parent. There are times that is necessary in cases where the parents are not involved at all with their children. When I grew up in the 90's early 2k's you could drive around and there were always kids playing outside. Now way to many parents are quick to shove a screen in their child's face for convenience. I don't think it's a good thing when you go places and see families, adults, and kids sitting together with their faces nose down in a screen. No interaction to busy glued to their devices. I drive around as an adult and you don't see a lot of kids outside playing or running around. It's crazy to me to think we lived on our bikes exploring getting ourselves to our own activities. I walked to school as a kindergartner up until the point we could stay at home by ourselves like 3-4th grade. Now people are besides themselves when they see such activity may even try to turn you in because they know what's best. People need to detox from devices and get out and enjoy the outdoors. I coached 3-4 grade flag football and I always wait until the last kid is gone to leave. I asked my last player where he lived while waiting for his ride he didn't have a clue. Blew my mind at his age we could get ourselves anywhere home from anywhere in town. I digress have a good day.