By Gina Marie Bonifas I Will Cheer You on from the Sidelines for the Rest of My Life
"You’re going to miss this someday." When I was in the trenches, I hated that comment. I remember well-intended people…
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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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I Am a Wrestling Mom
As the sun is rising on a frigid winter morning, a brave and determined group of athletes are weighing in…
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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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My Daughter Quit Youth Sports: 5 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently
My daughter quit sports, and this is what youth sports parents need to know. This is my oldest daughter Piper,…
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Here’s to the Hockey Moms
My sons carry their own hockey bags. The dads usually give nods of approval as they pass, and the moms…
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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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I Wasn’t Counting On You Growing Up So Fast
I wasn’t counting. I was feeding you on the sofa in the dark, I was rereading the directions on a…
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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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The Sports Mom Shows Up For Her Kids, No Matter What
We’re nearing the end of club baseball/softball season, and the burnout is real. The time away from home, burning through…
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When You’re a Mom of Teens, You Never Pass up a Chance to Spend Time with Them
When your kids are little, nothing rings more true than the saying that the days are long but the years…
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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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