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THE CAR RIDE HOME

Two-panel side-by-side photo of two granddaughters. Left: The girls as young children (around 7 and 8) wearing red soccer jerseys on a grass field. Right: The same girls ten years later, standing with their arms around each other in a gym in front of a volleyball net.

Two-panel side-by-side photo of two granddaughters. Left: The girls as young children (around 7 and 8) wearing red soccer jerseys on a grass field. Right: The same girls ten years later, standing with their arms around each other in a gym in front of a volleyball net.

In the Blink of an Eye: Cherishing the Time We Have with Our Kids

It goes by in the blink of an eye. As my granddaughters leave youth sports and head into adulthood, I pause to reflect on the parenting journey and the importance of adding joy instead of stress.

Oct 122 min read

A youth soccer referee stands on a field with players and a coach, with a mountain range and a clear blue sky in the background.

A youth soccer referee stands on a field with players and a coach, with a mountain range and a clear blue sky in the background.

Thank You for Not Yelling: A Wake-Up Call for Youth Sports Parenting

My daughter’s soccer game ended just like any other, but something happened afterward that made me stop and think about sideline parents and how we treat officials.

Sep 192 min read

A youth soccer team huddle, representing teamwork and the life lessons learned through sports.

A youth soccer team huddle, representing teamwork and the life lessons learned through sports.

Raising Adults: The Life Lessons Learned in Youth Sports

Are we really just raising kids who love sports? Or are we raising adults? Discover how youth sports provides the real-world classroom where kids learn essential life skills like work ethic, resilience, and time management.

Aug 203 min read

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