Soccer
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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...
Sports
Asked by T.R. from Cincinnati
on September 29, 2009
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I am a stay at home mom of one son, who's 3, who I recently signed up for Youth Soccer. This is the first sport or any activity that we have done with other kids (ex n...
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- If you let him quit, he will realize that his behavior allowed him to control the situation. The same thing happened with my son and football. He was 4 and cried eve...
- You don't say the age of the child. Maturity and age can make a huge difference in a sport. Also, soccer can be very overwhelming for a child as a first activity with ...
- My children have all been involved in sports but I never started them playing until they were five. I am so against this push to get them involved at such young ages....
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 ...
Stranger Danger
Asked by J.M. from Pittsburgh
on May 31, 2012
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This falls more under the heading of commentary. I have the doubtful distinction of being one of the first Children in Western Pennsylvania to be diagnosed with a lea...
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- In most cases when a child is sexually molested in any way the molester is someone the child knows. Teaching stranger danger is a bad idea. Pre-schoolers often don...
- J., So sorry for your experience, but thank you for sharing. You bring up such an important fact...it isn't just "strangers" we need to warn and teach our chil...
- Yes, but where is the question?
Come On... I Know We're Not Perfect...
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on April 30, 2012
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I mean, we can't ALL be super-moms. I often see gloating in life (and yes, even on here) to the tune of "I feed my kid organic milk that comes only from goats who poo...
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- Amen, Sista! Seriously, I live in a small, mostly upper-middle class community (and we are not, upper-middle class ... not sure how we got here, exactly). Everyone...
- I hope I don't ever sound competitive or a snob for the decisions I make and what I allow or don't allow my kiddos to do. I don't do organic for no other reason then I...
- I agree with Ally's assessment: It's great that you're carefree and have fun with your kids, but that "doesn't mean that those who aren't so carefree are mean or wrong...
ThanWhat Age Do Kids Learn to Swim and Other Skills?
Asked by K.M. from Chico
on June 11, 2012
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Hi everyone,
I'm just curious. . . what age did your kids (or most kids) learn to:
1. Swim. I don't mean just float, or swim with floaties, but actually be able to ...
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- 1) While we took our kids to the pool when they were very young, I started my daughter on the official swim lessons when she was 5 2) At 6 now, my daughter just sta...
- My kids (2 boys and 1 girl) 1)Totally swimming, no aid from others = @3yrs old** 2)N/A...I am a slacker parent! 3)Mastered? 7y/o 4)They all have got first lesson...
- my kids were in a pool by 3 months. They were swimming (back float and stroke, crawl) by age 3. For me? Swimming is a life skill that one MUST have. I love the wate...
Need Suggestions from Moms for Starting 3 1/2 Year Old in Sport Activity
Asked by K.G. from Dallas
on July 28, 2008
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My little boy is 3 1/2 years old and wants to participate in soccer but my husband and I can't find a sports organization that starts kids in soccer any younger than 5...
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- My son plays tball with the Carrollton pony ball league. www.ponyball.com It's free in the fall for 3-6 yo.
- A park, A soocer ball, one parent with the camcorder, maybe some other toddlers. Why the need for organized teams? Spend the money on a cool looking shirt instead. Dad.
- My grandson is 3 and we enrolled him in Soccer Tots. He loves it. They have several locations. They can be reached at ###-###-#### or on the web at www.soccertotsda...
Why Does He Not Socialize Outside of a School?
Asked by T.S. from San Diego
on February 27, 2008
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I have 4 year and 10 months old son(only child) , and he is going to a public Kindergarden in September 08'. He is currently attending to a small preschool (M-F 8:30 ...
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- Every child has different needs. Your child is away from home and parents (his life-line) for a huge part of his day. His friend is his anchor. Some children love b...
- Hold him back one more year. Start him next year and give him more time to grow socially. Take him to the park and play with him on the jungle gym. Help him to talk ...
- Just keep trying. My daughter is very "slow to warm up" as well. Luckily, her kindergarten had several activities the summer before school to expose the children to ...
Sports for 4 & 9 Yr Old
Asked by C.N. from Los Angeles
on October 4, 2008
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Hi, we're not having much luck with finding activities for the kids. I understand youth basketball is signing up starting this Monday for my 9 yr old. We were hoping...
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- Is there another youth soccer league in a neighboring city that might still be having sign ups? If not, maybe until next year you could get your younger son into some...
- You probably won't be able to get in soccer right now...how about looking into ice skating or ice hockey...you are allowed to start at anytime with those.
- In this area, we have AYSO Soccer, which I think is already underway and it's probably too late to get involved for the year. However, the City of Diamond Bar also ha...
