The United States men National Soccer team just won the World Cup match against Algeria to advance to the next round!  From almost being eliminated, an excellent throw from USA’s goalkeeper Tim Howard started the play for the goal scored by Landon Donovan in the 91^st minute.  The US is now top of their group going into the round of 16.  Tim was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in sixth grade.  Tim is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and he is the anchor of the US team.  Tim plays soccer professionally for Everton of England.

Tim’s parents supported his passion for soccer and basketball. Tim’s accomplishments show that you should always have high expectations of your self and your child.  Teach your children to reach for the sky, their achievements have no limits; they can be top in the field they chose.

We really want to encourage parents to have faith, a positive attitude, make your child welfare a high priority and you will reap boundless miracles!

Please read or listen to our life story on the interesting life we have raising our Deaf son and the numerous miracles we received.  Our son’s accomplishments went beyond our wildest dreams!  When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade!

Larry did amazing in the field of soccer; listen to our podcast with Larry’s favorite coach:

http://www.raisingdeafchildrenpodcast.com/brian-ainscough-larrys-favorite-soccer-coach

Here is a podcast that gives you guidelines on using your child’s passion to build their self confidence:

http://www.raisingdeafchildrenpodcast.com/building-your-deaf-child%e2%80%99s-self-confidence

The US Mens world cup soccer team deserved this win playing against a great Algeria team.  They were persistent despite the wrong calls by the officials in this and the previous match.  But that did not stop them from pursuing their vision which was advancing to the next round.  This is the type of examples our children need to succeed in their lives.  Personally as a soccer player myself, the father of a soccer player and watching the US games, I believe it has made them stronger and more determined to advance even further.  I anticipate a great result for this US team in the World Cup 2010 in South Africa.  Parents, support your child’s passions and the results will amaze you.