Baseball: Older Child
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Kids Baseball
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on June 5, 2012
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Has anyone out there had a problem with a coach? My 10 year old plays baseball and his coach is really over the top. When we are winning (which we are currently not)...
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- The Coach is suspended for the rest of the season, so I would leave my son on the team and have him complete his season and then find another team/coach next year. ...
- I would let him stay on only because this coach was suspended. If he were still the coach then I would absolutely pull him. What kind of example has he set for these...
- I wouldnt pull him off the team if the coach has been suspended. Some times parents coaches get too intense and shouldn't coach. Im sure his son is terrified and emba...
Baseball for a Child
Asked by M.H. from Atlanta
on March 25, 2009
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Ladies, we just signed my son up for baseball and he just turned 5 in December,and is in Pre K, so I believe most of the boys on the team are older than him. The prob...
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- I would talk to the other parents if you can and see how they feel about this.maybe the coach will give every player as game ball after each game
- M., My husband and I are T-ball coaches for twelve 4 to 6 year old boys and girls. Trust me when I say that it is difficult to make all the kids happy all the time. ...
- I agree with the person who said that the coach shouldn't position it the way he is. OF COURSE all the boys WANT to have a ball from the game. Who wouldn't? But, that ...
Midnight Bedtime for a 6 Year Old?
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on September 25, 2012
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OK so I am not going to put my side of this debate on here so I can use this info for " someone" but I'd like to take a poll of what your thoughts are on a first grade...
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- Not appropriate. Children need sleep. Sleep makes everything better for them--their brain function, attitude etc. This is way too late. My childs bedtime is 8pm weekda...
- I have a 5 and 6 year old.. they go to bed between 730 and 800 every day of the week.. they wake up at 7 am NO MATTER WHAT TIME THEY GO TO BED. So if they go to bed ...
- 1. My son (6-1/2) goes to bed about 8 pm on weekdays and maybe 8:30 on weekends. We don't have a real set time. It was later during the summer. 2. Depends on the ki...
Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
A Question for Baseball Moms..
Asked by K.I. from Los Angeles
on February 5, 2013
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Hi All,
So it's baseball season once again (Yay!) and I was just wondering at what age all you guys put your kids in 'Kid Pitch' baseball (as opposed to T-Ball and Co...
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- We don't have a choice. Kid pitch starts at 7 here. At age 7, there are 2 innings kid pitch, two innings coach pitch. At age 8, it's all kid pitch.
- We don't really have a choice. Our association determines the pitching. In our Association, baseball (not rec league t-ball) starts in the spring of kindergarten wit...
- ooh my!!! Kid Pitch? 3rd grade....I think it was...we had some great kids!!! Now my oldest is in the "majors" as he will be 13 this year!! PLAY BALL!!!
Pony Baseball Vs. Little League Baseball
Asked by J.T. from Los Angeles
on April 26, 2010
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What is the difference between Little League and Pony League? Are the philosophies the same? How is the league run differently?
I have a 6 year old son currently ...
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- I have 2 sons, one is more athletic than the other. so, we have tried both. I MUCH prefer Little league. It is more low key, and casual. the parents are no where n...
- Hello. I live in Whittier and had my son in Pony when he was 5 years old. The league is extremely competitive and they play to teach the kids the 'real' way to play ba...
- Hi there, My son is now eleven and playing in the Bronco division. He has played pony since he was a little guy. My understanding of the difference between pony...
Heart Guards for Baseball
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on June 8, 2011
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how many of you make your kids wear heart guards for baseball (or anyother sport)? if you do how young were they when you started making them wear it.
extra info:...
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- Shut the front door! S., I didn't know I needed to be afraid of that. I'm conflicted. I don't know if I should be grateful to you or mad at you! Now I have a new b...
- Yes, our 8 yr old son just started wearing one this season. I didn't even know they existed. My husband bought it. It is a sleeveless shirt with a pad in the middl...
- Just as I get to wind down for the summer now this my kids are in T-ball do they need protection,baseball pants,cup for boys,& this heart guard?Really first practice w...
Gift for a Baseball Coach
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on June 29, 2010
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I'm looking for a gift idea for my 8 year old son's baseball coach. We've played on his team for several years and he has helped my son get onto a higher level team. ...
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- Gift card to a restaurant, or sporting goods store! And a nice note from you and your son. My ex was a coach and I hate to say it, but all the cute, sentimental things...
- My daughter plays rec softball in a girls league. She is a little older than your son,but we either chip in as a team, or do individual gift for the coach. Generally w...
- www.cafepress.com is a great place to get all sorts of stuff personalized. We've done t-shirts, water bottles, etc. They are super fast with their shipping, too. Th...
How to Deal with an Out of Control 7 Year Old?
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on May 25, 2011
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I have been having issues with my 7 year old daughter being disrespectful, honest & kind. She has always been a good kid up until about 3 months ago. We did have anoth...
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- Maybe she is truly jealous. We had this problem with my stepdaughter who was 10 when our son together was born. She is better once he was born but every once in awhi...
- Positive discipline is a loving way to help children regulate their behavior. Check out Love & Logic, which is based in Colorado. They have a website with lots of reso...
- I have a 7-year-old and have never experienced this type of behavior with her. I also have a 4-year-old and no other kids. I don't really have any advice for you bec...
What Would You Do??? Baseball vs Beach
Asked by ✿.3. from Reading
on May 24, 2012
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Good Morning!
I'm going to put a question out there and I'm hoping I get a bunch of responses because you ladies have helped me in the past and given great advice. ...
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- I guess it depends on how "into" baseball your son is. My 10 yr old son plays year round and is now on the All Star team for the summer. He plays every night and has...
- I would have told my son about it, and let him choose. At 8, he's old enough to have an opinion.
- Are the All Star different than his regular baseball team ( around here they are) ? If so then I say let him go to the beach and just play the season with his team. ...
