When it’s a positive experience, team sports are one of the best ways to help kids develop life skills, promote a healthy lifestyle, and increase self-esteem. However, did you know that a survey among youth athletes revealed that:
• 31% saw parents yelling at or arguing with officials;
• 28% saw parents yelling at or arguing with [...]
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Playing sports as a child can be one of the more enjoyable memories of childhood. If you ask your son or daughter what they love the most about playing sports, they will likely tell you that playing sports is fun. If you ask adults, while you may hear that it was fun, odds are you [...]
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It occurred to me the other day when my son was putting on his cleats to kick the soccer ball around in the yard that it was time for new cleats. Ugh! Taking my son shopping for shoes—or anything for that matter—sends a chill up my spine. Don’t get me wrong…I love new shoes! But [...]
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