When kids play a sport, one of the things they love most is winning. It’s fun. They did well, they know it, and everyone around them is happy about it. But winning isn’t the only thing. It may not even be the most valuable lesson in youth sports. As pointed out in this article in…
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Is Cheerleading the Right Sport for Your Child?
So your child wants to be a cheerleader. Maybe you’re happy about this, maybe you’re not, maybe you don’t consider cheerleading to be a sport. What really matters, however, is whether or not you consider cheerleading to be the right activity or sport for your child. You may have strong feelings about this. There’s the…
Gift Ideas for Your Young Soccer Player
My young son is obsessed with soccer right now, and I’m thinking on what to get him for Christmas. He of course has other interests too, but I want to think about things having to do with his favorite sport for a part of his present. This way I can be sure that what I…
What Do You Do When Your Child Wants to Quit Soccer?
If there’s one thing that’s consistent about raising children, it’s that you should expect them to change without warning. Sure, your child loved soccer last season, but this season is not holding his or her interest so well. What do you do if your child wants to quit soccer? Find Out Why The first thing…
Why Should You Play Soccer With Your Kids in the Backyard?
I’m only in my second season as a “soccer mom,” and already I can see the importance of showing interest in my son’s soccer games and practice. Okay, I knew that before. You want your kids to be interested in something, be interested in it yourself. It’s not always that simple, but it really helps….
Should You Allow Your Child to Play Sports in Hot Weather?
It was really hot in my area this weekend. My son’s first soccer game of the season, and it was at 8 in the morning. Naturally, it was over 90 at the start of the game, just over 100 F by the time the game ended. Just a miserable, hot day. Grateful as I was…
Total Soccer Fitness for Juniors – Will It Help Your Young Soccer Player?
While I don’t expect every child to be the best soccer player on the team, like any parent I love seeing my child perform well when playing soccer. It feels good to see your own child play well, and they love it too. The problem for most of us parents is that we don’t know…
Can Karate Help Your Kids In School?
Most people know that karate and other martial arts classes require a lot of discipline. It’s not easy learning the techniques, and your typical sensei is quite strict. But how does that translate into doing better at school? You might be surprised, especially at how little time it takes to show a difference in your…
How Do You Encourage Your Kids in Soccer?
My son loves to play soccer. He’s young, he knows less about it than some of his teammates, but he goes at it. That’s nice to see because he’s such a quiet boy in so many other areas. The challenge, of course, is keeping him encouraged at those times when he’s too aware that others…
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