Winter sports are coming. If the crazy weather all over the country is any indication, winter is coming. That means that kids are back in school, which is great. But it also means that they will be spending a lot more time indoors, probably on their devices, which is not great. If you have successfullyContinueContinue reading “Five Reasons to Enroll Your Children in Winter Sports”
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Five Great Spring Sports for Child Athletes
Spring is the perfect time to encourage your kids to get involved. Every year when the daffodils and crocuses start to bloom, I am overcome with an intense feeling of gratitude that soon, my kids will be expending all their energy out on the court or field, instead of inside the house with me. It’sContinueContinue reading “Five Great Spring Sports for Child Athletes”
Six Surprising Facts About Youth Sports
Regardless of how many of your kids are involved in youth sports, there is always something you can learn. I have four kids now, so their involvement in youth sports is pretty much a given. I am not saying I would ever force any of my kids to take part in sports if they don’tContinueContinue reading “Six Surprising Facts About Youth Sports”
Five Sports Book Suggestions for Your Well Rounded Young Athlete
Even the best young athletes should take the time to read. I know that as parents, we are only in so much control over who our children eventually become. We would like to think we have complete control, but the truth is that no matter what you do, your child’s inherent personality and traits willContinueContinue reading “Five Sports Book Suggestions for Your Well Rounded Young Athlete”
Is Your Child Athlete Being Taken Advantage of?
Believe it or not, your child athlete may be too nice. I have said it time and again, and I stick by it. Child sports are supposed to be fun. That being said, there is no denying that any sport generally comes with a competitive element, and although we don’t want to raise our kidsContinueContinue reading “Is Your Child Athlete Being Taken Advantage of?”
What to do When Your Kid Loses Their First Game
Teaching your kids how to lose with grace is a very important lesson. If your child is getting involved in sports, it’s pretty inevitable that they will eventually lose. Obviously, losing sucks for everyone, but as a parent it can be especially hard because your instinct is to protect your child from anything that willContinueContinue reading “What to do When Your Kid Loses Their First Game”
How to Choose Age Appropriate Sports For Your Kids
When choosing a sport for your child, you should always choose something age appropriate. I know this probably isn’t something I need to say, but if you are thinking of enrolling your toddler in flag football, don’t. You would think that goes without saying, but I recently read a disturbing article on parents enrolling theirContinueContinue reading “How to Choose Age Appropriate Sports For Your Kids”