I Want My Kids in Sports, Even If It Means Less Time for School
As my kids grow older I see the academic pressure mounting. Instead of going to school to learn and stretch…
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By Joy A. Mead It’s Okay to Skip the Sign-Up—Your Kids Don’t Have to Do It All
There I was, a new mother thinking I was getting an early start to the activity of swimming by introducing…
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By Alicia Searl Dear Daughter, I Am Your Biggest Fan
Every game, I watch you. I either stand on the sidelines or sit alone, but I see you. The times…
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By Sarah Clouser Dear Busy Sports Mom: It’s Worth It
My daughter stands on the front porch every morning and waves goodbye to me as I pull out of the…
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10 Lessons I Hope You Learn Playing Youth Sports
Last night was my sixth grader’s last basketball game of the season. He played with many of the same gang…
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To the Siblings in the Stands, You’re the Real MVPs
The most underrated fans in youth sports are the siblings in the stands. The youngest ones schlepped from game to…
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By Deborah Plunkett Youth Sports Seasons End, But Their Lessons Don’t Have To
Football, cheerleading, soccer, lacrosse, baseball—the sport doesn’t really matter. The view from the bench is the same for all sports.…
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Youth Sports Build Strong Kids
My kids are heavily involved in sports. My son plays for an elite basketball team and my daughter competes on…
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The Best Thing About Youth Sports is the Friends You Make
The funny thing about sports is that so much of what we get out of playing them has nothing to…
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I Hope You Love Youth Sports As Much As I Did
I hope you love it as much as I did. I hope you feel the butterflies before a big game.…
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By Valli Vida Gideons Dear Youth Sports Parents: The Only Words Your Child Needs to Hear From You Are, “I Love Watching You Play”
Parents. Stop the madness. The lectures. The play-by-plays. The analysis. The should’ve, could’ve . . . Look around and you…
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By Kyle Means Dear Parents of Kids Sitting the Bench
The madness of March is a beautiful thing. Each year around this time, I devote myself to watching as much…
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