When kids want to get out of something, whether it’s getting out of chores or getting out of trouble, you’re likely to hear some version of the 3 excuses below.   1. I forgot.   This one could actually be legitimate.  You ask your child to do something. They get distracted and then move on to [...]

Would your children call you a good listener? What does it mean to parent as a good listener?  Here’s a few hints… its more than the absence of talking… and it doesn’t involve multitasking when your child is speaking to you.   Listening is the active process of hearing what our child is saying, looking at eyes [...]

The Super Bowl has been bringing families together for decades. With the big game just days away, parents should start thinking about their plans right now. Involving your little ones is a lot easier than you think. Use the game to help your child understand football. All of the positions and terminology can be difficult [...]

The holiday season is here and one thing that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit is to enjoy a great holiday movie with your family. Whether you prefer classics, old school animation or something new, you will likely be able to catch your favorite on TV sometime this month! All of us [...]

As the fall season kicks off, we’d like to share a letter written by Mike Matheny, the St. Louis Cardinals manager. This letter was sent to the parents of the Little League team he coached after he retired as a player: “I always said that the only team that I would coach would be a [...]

We all know sports are fun! But there are so many life lessons learned through sports that will help young athletes throughout their entire lives. Physical Benefits: According to the Let’s Move website, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled over the past three decades. It is more important than ever to instill a love of physical activity in [...]

With the end of the school year just ahead, now’s the time to start organizing a game plan of fun activities to keep your children busy during those long summer days! There’s still time to get registered for our upcoming summer sports leagues if you haven’t already, but what to do about the other days [...]

When we recently surveyed kids 8-12 who play sports outside of i9 Sports, 42% of children surveyed would rather play video games than play sports. Well, we disagree! That’s why i9 Sports keeps the focus on kids having fun playing real sports! Did you know that kids spend an average of about five hours per [...]

Did you know that Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team? Albert Einstein was told he was stupid & wouldn’t amount to anything! Before Henry Ford found success in the car business, he went broke five times! Winston Churchill failed the 6th grade and stuttered! These remarkable individuals made significant contributions and [...]

Sure, we all want to win. But only half of the players will walk away from any given game with a win. Losing at anything can be disappointing – whether it’s a board game or a division championship game. That’s why it is important that young athletes learn how to win with grace and lose with dignity.