Don’t Lose Yourself in Your Kids’ Sports
Now that my boys are in high school and not playing some kind of games every single weekend, I have some Saturdays and Sundays that don’t revolve around sports.
Category: Blog Posts
Seven Traits of a Super-Athlete Kid
What makes kids super athletes? It’s not only their physical attributes, but in fact, their mental abilities are just as important, if not more so.
Stop the “Mom” Drama
I already know this is going to be a controversial topic. There will be women commenting that it’s not them who gossip about other people’s kids, other parents on the team, or coaches, and I know it’s probably not most moms.
2018 Hottest Christmas Gifts for Sports Fans
There are so many cool gift ideas for 2018! Technology and design really outdid themselves this season. You can’t go wrong with these gifts for sports fans and sports-loving friends and family.
8 Custom Gifts that Sports Kids Will Love
Your sports kids are sure to love these personalized holiday gifts from Etsy that are super cool and fun!
Juggling Overlapping Sports
At a recent baseball game I was sitting with some other families in the bleachers. My son was up to bat and I said softly, “Get a touchdown Drew.” One of the moms elbowed me and said, “Umm, you know we’re at a baseball game, right?” I had no idea what I had said until I replayed it in my head.
11 Must Have Cold Weather Gear Items for Sports Parents
There’s nothing I hate more than being cold. Nothing. So I will prepare myself with every gadget and gizmo the world offers, for warmth at my kids’ outdoor sporting events even if I look like I’m going to the Arctic. Yes, they’ll tease me, but who will be laughing last when they’re freezing at the night game and I’m toasty warm?
Product Review – Plate Crate
Plate Crate is a monthly subscription service from which you can order a box of baseball goodies for your kid, and it comes in the mail.
Thank a Coach Today
November 4th was National Coach Appreciation day. Did you even know that was a thing? Well, I didn’t and the day has already come and gone. But now that I know, I will have to send out some belated thank-you emails to a few people who need to know that I appreciate them.
Fill In Players…I Have Mixed Feelings
I think most of us have had to deal with having fill-in players join our teams for a game or two. In general, it can be a great thing. It’s nice to know that you won’t have to forgo playing because a player can’t make it on a certain weekend, and it’s just part of the “business”.