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Motherhood
September 5, 2025
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By Mel Landers

I’m Not a Sports Mom

I’m not a sports mom. We aren’t a sports family. My husband loves video games. He doesn’t like football. I…

Dear Simone Biles, Thank You for Inspiring So Many of Our Daughters

Kids, Living, Motherhood
July 28, 2024
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By Maggy Gomez

Dear Simone Biles, Thank You for Inspiring So Many of Our Daughters

The rhythmic claps of the audience, the shimmering leotards under the glaring lights, and the poised yet powerful movements of…

Kids, Living
June 20, 2024
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By Courtney C. Nunley

Here’s to the Contributing Athlete

Here’s to the contributing athlete. You know the one. She’s not the team star, and she’s not a benchwarmer. I’ve…

I Wasn’t an Athlete But I’m an All-In Sports Mom

Kids, Motherhood
June 18, 2024
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By Cari Resnick

I Wasn’t an Athlete But I’m an All-In Sports Mom

I was never an athlete. Never. I was a clumsy and uncoordinated child and teenager. I fell off the climbing…

When Do You Know It’s Better to Let Them Quit Sports?

Kids, Motherhood
May 31, 2024
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By Salem R. Metzger

When Do You Know It’s Better to Let Them Quit Sports?

A lot can change in a year. As a mom of two young athletes, I read about the beauty and…

There’s Something Special about Football Boys

Kids, Motherhood, Teen, Tween
September 6, 2023
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By Kelsey Scism

There’s Something Special about Football Boys

There’s something about football boys. Maybe it’s the sunrise practices when the heat is too strong mid-afternoon. Or maybe it’s…

There’s Something Special about Soccer Kids

Kids, Living, Motherhood
September 4, 2023
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By Her View From Home

There’s Something Special about Soccer Kids

We’re on our way home from another weekend soccer tournament out of town, a familiar routine for my family of…

There’s Something about Volleyball Girls

Kids, Living, Motherhood, Teen, Tween
August 31, 2023
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By Her View From Home

There’s Something about Volleyball Girls

“…so when we run the 6-2, I shift to the front after serve receive, but for the 5-1 it’s different,…

Thanks for Loving My Kids When I Can’t be In the Stands

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
August 28, 2023
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By Carolyn Moore

Thanks for Loving My Kids When I Can’t be In the Stands

This weekend, our 15-year-old and 12-year-old played two different sports in two different tournaments at two different locations—at the same…

I’m the Mom Cheering Loudest on the Sidelines

Kids, Motherhood
August 22, 2023
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By Leslie Means

I’m the Mom Cheering Loudest on the Sidelines

I cheered for my daughter this weekend. She plays soccer, and I’m the mom who yells things like: GOOD JOB!…

Playing Youth Sports Is Important But It’s Not Everything

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
August 17, 2023
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By Dena Wentz

Playing Youth Sports Is Important But It’s Not Everything

I recently had coffee with a good friend who I don’t get to see very often. During our hour of…

Kids, Motherhood
May 1, 2023
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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…

sports mom

I’m Not a Sports Mom

Dear Simone Biles, Thank You for Inspiring So Many of Our Daughters

Here’s to the Contributing Athlete

I Wasn’t an Athlete But I’m an All-In Sports Mom

When Do You Know It’s Better to Let Them Quit Sports?

There’s Something Special about Football Boys

There’s Something Special about Soccer Kids

There’s Something about Volleyball Girls

Thanks for Loving My Kids When I Can’t be In the Stands

I’m the Mom Cheering Loudest on the Sidelines

Playing Youth Sports Is Important But It’s Not Everything

Dear Daughter, I Am Your Biggest Fan

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