When You Kid Refuses to Ski...and What to do about it!

When your child refuses to ski, it's easy to feel frustrated, defeated, or just plain confused — especially when you've been looking forward to the day. In this episode, I share my 4-step rescue plan for turning a resistant skier around, drawing from both her 20 years as a professional ski instructor and her own real moments of struggle with her five kids.She walks through why kids push back in the first place (fear, frustration, or simply feeling powerless), and then breaks down exactly what to do about it: have a real conversation and actually listen, give your child meaningful choices within boundaries, bring the fun back through games and connection, and know when to call it a day to protect the long game.This episode is honest, practical, and reassuring — a reminder that a kid who doesn't want to ski today isn't a kid who will never love skiing. They just need to feel heard, respected, and like skiing is something happening with them, not to them.If you're ready for more help and a full framework to help you teach your kids to ski, check out First Tracks: A Parent's Guide to Teaching Kids to Ski.Skiing with Kids is hosted by Jessica Averett, a ski instructor and mom of five who has spent more than 20 years helping kids learn to ski. This podcast helps parents create calmer, happier ski days by focusing on confidence, connection, and simple strategies that actually work with kids on the mountain.  She's the founder of First Tracks: A Parent's Guide to Teaching Kids to Ski, a course that walks parents through everything they need to know to skip overpriced ski school and confidently teach their own kids to ski.Enjoying the Podcast?Follow Skiing with Kids so you never miss an episode.More Skiing with Kids ResourcesFor more tips, gear reviews, and ski parenting advice visit Skiing Kids You can find me on Instagram @theadventuretravelfam.Free Guide for Ski ParentsWant to avoid the biggest mistakes most parents make when teaching their kids to ski? Download the free guide:The Most Common Mistakes Ski Parents Make (and How to Fix Them) https://skiiingkids.myflodesk.com/ffy45squubThis quick guide will help you avoid the common ski day meltdowns and create a much smoother experience for your kids on the mountain....