That Ref is My Son
When watching your kid’s games, think twice about how you treat the ref. That ref is someone’s child. You are also setting an example for your own children. Parenting has …
Extra Curricular
Get tips for managing lessons and sports. Learn how to be a great sports parent. Learn how to juggle these things and your other kids’ schedules.
Extra Curricular Index
Adding “Culture” to Kids’ Lives Balancing Family Time with Outside Activities Choosing a Coach/Teacher…How to Find the Right Fit Competitive Sports for Kids {the Good, Bad, and Real} Going to …
Choosing a Coach/Teacher…How to Find the Right Fit
I look back on it as one of my biggest parenting mistakes ever. Perhaps it is my worst mistake. At the time, I wasn’t sure what was the best …
Going to Your Kids’ Games Prepared
This wasn’t exactly the vision I had in mind. Most things in the real life of parenting aren’t, but this almost seemed insane. My feet were soaked. My bones …
Competitive Sports for Kids {the Good, Bad, and Real}
Competitive sports for children are starting younger and younger. More children are starting playing competitive sports and younger ages and more leagues are dropping the age minimum for playing …
Good, Better, Best
Back in 2007, before I even started this blog, I heard a talk given titled “Good, Better, Best” by Dallin H. Oaks. The opening line was “Most of us have …
Choose the Right Time of Day for Activities and Lessons
Let me tell you a little secret. The time of day you schedule activities such as lessons or sports really does matter. The time of day will have a …