Lifestyle & Fitness for the 21st Century Mom
Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean our kids are no longer competitive. For some families, winter is a time to spend bundled up around a fire, playing board games and singing kum-baya. For the kids in my family, it’s a time to get outside, conquer the snow, and engage in the oh-so-fun sports that only... Continue Reading →
A change of seasons always means a change of sports. At this point, its pretty safe to say that summer is over. While we may have a month or two of warm weather left in us, soon enough the leaves will change, pumpkin spice will once more take over the world, and our kids will... Continue Reading →
Regardless of how many of your kids are involved in youth sports, there is always something you can learn. I have four kids now, so their involvement in youth sports is pretty much a given. I am not saying I would ever force any of my kids to take part in sports if they don’t... Continue Reading →
Even the best young athletes should take the time to read. I know that as parents, we are only in so much control over who our children eventually become. We would like to think we have complete control, but the truth is that no matter what you do, your child’s inherent personality and traits will... Continue Reading →
When it comes to kids with ADHD, not all sports are created equal. I am a obviously a huge fan of kids sports and athletics in general, but I am also the first to admit that not every sport works for every child. Attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) children can benefit from exercise of... Continue Reading →
Competition isn’t just for extroverts, you know. One of the biggest misconceptions about competitive sports is that you need to be an outgoing, extroverted person to enjoy them. This probably comes from the idea that a team is often represented by its most outspoken members, and introverted people sometimes shy away from the spotlight. That... Continue Reading →
Are you unknowingly causing your kids sports-induced stress? Anyone who is a parent can tell you, the main reason to enroll your kids into sports is so they can burn off excess energy. The sense of camaraderie, lessons in team-building, and social skills they develop as a result of sports are all amazing side effects,... Continue Reading →
Spring is in the air, so its time for your kids to get active. Winter will be coming to an end soon, and so will the months of being cooped up indoors with your kids. Now I know we all probably loved being run ragged by the energy of youth, constrained to the confines of... Continue Reading →
I was recently quoted in a great article on youth sports, on Refinery 29. I talk a lot about youth sports on this blog, but mostly because I fully recognize the effect youth sports has had on my own life, and in the lives of the people around me. Refinery 29 recently wrote an article... Continue Reading →
