Soccer: Older Child
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I Am Confused - Children's Soccer Team...
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on February 12, 2012
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My children are on a soccer team for the winter season...the entire season is 8 weeks long. There are only 7 kids on the team. It was NOT inexpensive to pay the fees...
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- There could be so many reasons. We signed up for soccer not knowing that practices would always be Tuesday nights. My son was already in cub scouts on Tuesday nights. ...
- I agree that at the ages you are talking about, it's really not necessary to get worked up about commitment, being part of a team, etc. They are only preschoolers, fo...
- The money another family spends isn't anyone else's business as long as they don't owe YOU money, in my opinion. I definately agree that we have no idea what is going...
6 Yo and Girls on His Soccer Team
Asked by M.S. from Philadelphia
on April 11, 2010
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My son played his first soccer game today. In his league, they don't seperate the girls from the boys. It's pretty non-competitive, just lets the kids learn the game. ...
Soccer Team for 3 Year Old in Bradenton
Asked by K.H. from Sarasota
on December 21, 2008
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My nearly 3 year old LOVES soccer and I think she would really benefit and enjoy playing on a team. Are there any teams for children this young, in Bradenton??
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- I dont think there are really any teams that form this young. I know that the YMCA has a program as early as 4 years old.
- sure there are! Well, sarasota anyway. http://www.bigkickindoorsoccer.com/lilkickers.htm We haven't gone yet, but I'm about to enroll my almost 4 year old.
- Yes! Little Kickers! Someone gave you the website (bigkickindoorsoccer. They have classes for all ages...both my 4 and 6 year old love it!! I think there is a 3/4 ...
Bed Time for a 10 Year Old
Asked by S.W. from Minneapolis
on September 9, 2009
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I am just wondering what time you put your 10 year old to bed. She currently goes to be around 8:00 but she thinks she should be able to stay up later. I put my 8 ye...
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- Hard to say...What time does she need to get up on week days? My 9 yr old has to get up at 6:30 and so we have to stick with an 8:00 bedtime (tho sometimes w/books, tr...
- My 9 yr old has to be in bed no later than 8:00, he is then allowed to read until 8:30 or 8:45. If he doesn't read he doesn't settle down for the night and ends up st...
- Weeknights my 9yr old generally is in bed by 8:30 or 9:00 (we don't do repeated 9pms in a row) and she has to be up by 6:00am. That has been extended in the last year...
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
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...
Help! My 10 Year Old Daughter.
Asked by J.Y. from Charlotte
on September 17, 2008
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I have a beautiful 10 year old daughter. She has so many clothes and they are all very fashionable but I swear, every morning she comes down looking like a nut case. ...
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- she is going thought a stag and the more youfuss about the more she will do so one morning just tel that she looks nice and see the look on her face
- I know I'm a bit late with the response but i just wanted to let you know that I always did my own thing fashionably. I was a cheerleader in 10th grade and came into ...
- J. - do not panic. This is a phase and a creative outlet. Encourage your son not to pick on her - being a kid is hard enough. Next years' schools uniforms will he...
9 Year Old with No or Very Few Friends
Asked by K.N. from Phoenix
on December 6, 2007
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I have a 9 year old that has no or very few friends. He is very intelligent, and he has ADHD. I took him for his intake with the counselor, and they said he is gifted ...
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- I was always told growing up it isn't the quantity of friends it is the quality. Church youth Groups or sunday school classes are a great place for kids to meet othe...
- K., I feel for your son. My daughter was an outcast and has never gotten over it. Kids are so mean sometimes. Invite another outcast to the party. It will mak...
- I have a 19 year old with ADD and a 16 year old with ADHD. The 16 year old was diagnosed with ADHD in kindergarten. We took the child to a neurologist and had extens...
Crappy Soccer Coaches
Asked by S.C. from Milwaukee
on October 1, 2011
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My daughter (5K) joined a soccer team through our city's parks and recreation department. Each elementary school has practice at the school. We have 2 coaches, a boy...
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- It sounds like the rec department doesn't have many volunteers willing to coach so they are making do with what they have. I spent years volunteering in Girl scouts, ...
- I'd be frustrated watching a practice like this as well! I've coached before and at 1st grade they are capable of learning skills and drills above just running around...
- Did I get the age right, five years old? That don't play soccer at that age, they play herd ball. If they are playing with a ball learning what a field looks like an...
Soccer
Asked by S.O. from Dallas
on October 16, 2010
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goodmorning my son who is 4 has just now asked to play soccer. I know we have to wait for spring signups but we live in keller and want just a relaxed place to become...
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- You might try Soccer Tots... My 3 yo daughter does it and loves it! They have skills training and leagues. http://www.soccertotsdallas.com/
- My son is 4 and plays soccer with KSA. We have been extremely impressed. Our coach has fun with the kids and emphasizes them learning basic skills while having fun. Ev...
- I would recommend against that particular ymca. This is our first season to play there and have just had a horrible experience. Dan, the manager or whatever he is, is ...
