Soccer
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Giving a Turkey to Someone
Asked by B.S. from Lansing
on November 21, 2011
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So, I am getting a turkey at work. I do not cook turkeys. In the past I've given it to my parents, brother, etc. But this year it seems no one in my family is in ne...
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- Call a local shelter - we just collected 25 turkeys and some sides for local needy families through ours. Or, post on facebook and ask if anyone knows a family in...
- I would offer it to her, but do it soon before she goes and buys on (if she hasn't already). Just mention that you're overrun with turkeys and ask her if she'd like to...
- I think you should call them and ask if they could do you a favor by taking this "extra" turkey off of your hands---ask if they need it or if not, do they know of anyo...
Best Sport/activity for Active Three Year Old
Asked by S.J. from Detroit
on June 5, 2007
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I have a very active and playful three and a half year old that I feel already needs and would love to be involved in some type of activity with other children his age...
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- I think he would love soccer. Maybe not AYSO because that is organized teams that play games. You could check with community Ed in you area or one of those sports do...
- HI S. I have a son who is 4 & this is his 2nd year of baseball, it is coach pitch (if they dont hit the ball on the 5th they hit off tee) He has taken baseball class...
- My son loves to play little micro-kicker soccer he is 3 now 2 when he started. Even if he didn't do every activity and drill at least he was running and trying to do ...
Sports Drink Sale This Week? Gotta Bring Drinks to Soccer Tomorrow
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on March 31, 2012
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We were told that we were bringing snack tomorrow so I planned on that, but tonight hubby told me that we're supposed to bring a sports drink. We have 15 kids on our t...
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- I'm not real keen on sports drinks and research shows they are not 'medically' necessary in most instances. How about you just show up with bottled water?
- Bottom Dollar had great deals on Powerade and Gatorade this week.
- Aldi has their own brand of sport drinks for $.69 per bottle if you have one in your area.
Advice: Coaching Little League Sports
Asked by A.R. from Philadelphia
on September 3, 2008
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My husband is going to be a coach for our son's soccer (ages 4-6 in team). I am not really familiar with the league. Since he is the coach should I plan an end of th...
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- We haven't been on the coaching side but our son played Tee Ball for the last 2 years. The coaches had a sign up sheet for games and each parent picked a game (or 2) ...
- I have coached my daughter the last 2yrs for softball (6-8yrs)and have had an end of the season BBQ that includes parents/siblings. We provided the hot dogs/hamburger...
- First off congrats to your hubby for coaching your son's soccer. The end of season party my son's team had did involve the parents. The had a game with the paren...
Cleat Question
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on May 5, 2008
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Is there a difference between baseball cleats and soccer cleats or can one pair of shoes do both jobs?
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- There is a difference. Baseball shoes have a toe cleat, soccer shoes do not. You can use soccer for both. But baseball are not allowed for soccer.
- There is definitely a difference between baseball cleats and soccer cleats. My son plays club soccer and has played baseball in the past. Besides the cleat being dif...
- Yes. Baseball cleats have a spike in the very front, soccer cleats don't. Its illegal to wear baseball cleats in soccer because you might kick someone in the shin wit...
Kids, Their Activities, and Doing It All...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on April 12, 2011
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I'm feeling pretty guilty right now... and lazy. My 7 year old daughter plays soccer, and I HATE having to take her to practices and games... I think if I had a little...
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- I am so spoiled when it comes to practice and games! Our coaches and moms rock! They are so fun and have become almost like family. All of our girls get along gre...
- Oh R., I feeeeeel your pain. My oldest is 12, and has been in sports since he was in kindergarten. I have two more, who have also been in sports/activities. There ar...
- Hi R., first of all, you shouldn't feel guilty -- what you are feeling is normal. Having been there and also being a WAHM -- a couple of tips that might help. 1.) ma...
Please Help Son Cut off End of Finger.
Asked by B.T. from Charlottesville
on August 3, 2008
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Hello,
My 10 year old son cut off the end of his finger on his right had down to the first joint. He is very heart broken. He is a sports driven little boy loves to ...
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- Hi B., I'm so sorry that happened to your son. How traumatic for him, & for you. I am an occupational therapist & have worked with many patients with hand injurie...
- Hi B., I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your son's finger and it does probably seem like the end of the world right now, but trust me, it isn't. Kids g...
- i would let him play soccer if he could brace it somehow. put his cant in a fist and wrap it good. but yeay he can play everything else next season. as soon as the ...
Husbands
Asked by R.G. from Los Angeles
on March 4, 2008
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I stay home and attend to the needs of our 5 kids and our home. my husband works full-time and is part of a soccer club organization part-time. when he has free time...
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- Honestly, I would get a divorce at this point. Seeing that he has little to no interest in the marriage and family, I don't think it's worth staying around. You shou...
- I am married also and am by no means an expert but I have found that if you put things to them by using words like " I feel" it seems to go over better. I think the bi...
- Hello R. Do you believe in the Bible, because the advice I have includes the Bible. I am a believer in Jesus Christ and I have been married for 10 years. I too hate...
Mean Coach or Am I Just Being Too Sensitive???
Asked by L.D. from Los Angeles
on March 14, 2011
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My 6 y/o son plays soccer. He did not play the first two Saturday games. First game was cancelled due to rain and the second he had the flu. This is my son’s 3rd ...
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- I have not experience at all with soccer coaches, however, I've played and my kids have played a myriad of sports. No, you have not spoiled your son, he has been bles...
- Um well I would not want to be his son. The poor boy. no it is NOT the norm. Yah I would say he is mean. And it is NOT appropriate. Not all kids HAVE TO ...
- No, not normal, but you get what you get if your son's team didn't stay together from last year. I would make sure next season you put that you don't want him as coac...
Very Rude Team Mom - Should I Say Something?
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on May 17, 2011
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I’m team Mom for my son’s soccer team along with another Mom.
This Mom is extremely outspoken. I’ve heard her speak her mind without regard to anyone’s f...
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- How upset would you be at this momif she said everything she said EXCEPT for the muslim part?
- You are getting a lot of good advice, I also think you did the right thing. It's a "TEAM" party not a party for who she likes. I would remind her that, if she wants ...
- Um....it's a team party--not her personal popularity contest. You did exactly the right thing. All you need to do now is to let her know you are moving ahead with a ...
