The Changing Ways Parents Are Funding Their Kids’ Post Secondary Education Getting the money together to go to college, university, or a vocational training program ain’t like it used to be. Thanks to skyrocketing tuition costs and a steady increase in the cost of living, …
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Keeping our bodies and minds in check should be one of our biggest priorities, and that goes double for our kiddos. We are inundated on a daily basis with “be fit” messages while simultaneously being tempted to indulge on a constant basis. It’s hard to …
Track, soccer, softball, football, basketball, cheer, dance and more; this is the list of sports that can lead to one of the most frequent injuries in young, developing athletes. With spring in full bloom and practices in full swing, you may want to be informed …
Shin Splints in Young Athletes: A Parents’ Guide Read More »
Your child’s health is one of your top priorities as a parent. You want to make sure they’re sleeping well, exercising, and getting all the nutrients they need to be healthy and grow strong. Eating well can be a tricky task, especially with a picky …
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Kids have access to every kind of information imaginable on a daily basis. And the opportunity to scour the internet for whatever curiosity they have isn’t diminishing anytime soon. So we might as well start working with what we have on our hands: web doors …
At the end of the day, children who help around the house are more responsible, have higher self-esteem, show more empathy, and mature faster. But that doesn’t mean it can’t still be a fun experience for them (and you)! Using rewards, incentives, or just their …
In small-town USA, sports are a huge part of how communities come together. In fact, sports are embedded into the vast majority of American cultures. Whether you’re from the north or south, midwest or east coast, teamwork and friendly competition seem to be deep-seeded topics …
Helping support your children’s mental health is just as important as supporting their physical health. In a world of continuous stimulation and 24/7 media, it’s important that you are well aware of the state of their minds and whether there is friction or difference throughout …
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Anxiety affects many people, but it can be particularly volatile and crippling amongst our teenagers. Teens face pressure at every turn of their lives—often before they’ve developed enough skill and confidence to handle it all. Throw in the additional pressure of competitive sports and you …
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Being an athlete comes with many benefits. Discipline, exercise habits, sportsmanship, teamwork, and even strategy are just some of the positive contributions that being active in the sports world can bring to an individual. But, even with the seemingly infinite amount of pros, there are …
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Eventually, all sports or gym bags will need a good cleansing. Whether they’ve seen every dugout in the southeast or it hits the weights with your athlete Monday through Friday, there’s going to come a time that it will need to be thrown into the …
Years ago at my daughter’s yearly well-check appointment, the doctor said, “Her legs are covered in bruises, she must be doing something right!” I paused and looked at him questioningly. He laughed, “It just means she’s playing. She’s running. She’s falling and getting back up.” …
When you have kids, stains are just a part of the daily routine. Throw sports into the mix, and those stains become even more regular than before – let alone the odor issues. But have no fear, there are plenty of tips and tricks to …
Summertime means that there is an influx of time spent outside and most of our calendars are covered with game times, practices, sports nutrition schedules, and more! With this fun though, can come concern of too much exposure to those UV rays shining down on …
Summer Sun & Sunscreen: How to Keep Your Sports Kids Safe from UV Rays Read More »
Carrying your water bottle, sneakers, extra shorts, and tees, maybe even your tennis racket and some balls too, a gym bag gets just as much of a workout as the rest of your body. This means, there’s going to come a time when it also …
Guide: Getting Odors Out of Gym & Sports Bags (So You Can Breathe Easy!) Read More »
Some dirt is inevitable when it comes to our kid’s cleats, running shoes, and other athletic shoes. However, regular cleaning can help prolong the life of the shoes, not to mention, cleaner shoes often have better grip and support. Many shoe manufacturers have their own …
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Taking on the role of “Team Mom” can be a time-consuming job if you are not organized right from the start! Check out our Team Mom Duty Checklist (and accompanying printables below). You may need to make some slight modifications for your particular sport and …
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Instant noodles were a mainstay of my childhood. Whenever I was in charge of finding my own food, like every other nine through fifteen year old, I wanted something tasty and wanted it right now. Back then, being blissfully unaware of the importance of things …
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Grass Stains: Among the Toughest & Most Stubborn Stains Parents Face Grass stains… they’re one of the toughest and most stubborn stains that face parents, especially parents of athletes or outdoors-loving active children. That’s because grass stains are usually combination stains, where a combination of dirt, …
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As a coach and long-time softball player, I know that one of the biggest issues come practice time is the ability to keep every athlete engaged and motivated throughout the duration of our two to three-hour session. And sometimes, it can be hard to keep …
Unconventional Team Motivation Ideas: 4 Ways to Keep Your Players Engaged Read More »
Our phones are tiny little emergency kits, instantly gratifying info helpers, maps and guides, communication network, and even our way to take a snapshot of the present to save for the future. Our phones are pretty much a catchall to our life, so if you’re …
[Guide] Capturing Great Sports Action Shot With Your Phone Read More »
Like millions of children around the world, your kid might be participating in a sport this year. As such, you should want to know as much as possible about how to handle an injured student, and what you can do to prevent future injuries. Even …
Understanding Your Children’s Sports Accidents & What to Do Read More »
Podcasts are becoming more and more popular, especially those dedicated to the kids. And thankfully, there are several that are not only appropriate for our pre-teens and teens to be listening to but they’re talking about stuff that matters and stuff they’re interested in; like …
Cheerleading is one of the most popular sports for kids and teens with almost 4 million participants in the USA alone in 2017. When it comes to competing as a cheerleader, it’s about more than just athletic ability. Of course, your jumps and your throws …
Keep the family satisfied, healthy, and ready for game time we these 14 high-protein meals. They’ll love each and every one of them and you won’t have to work too hard in the kitchen to make them happy. From breakfast to dinner, there’s something for …
