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My Hubby Has Gone Crazy with These Sports!
Asked by L.G. from Atlanta
on September 3, 2012
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My hubby is a sports junkey. He love all sports, (especially football). The day our son was born, all he could dream about was when he was old enough to play football....
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- It sounds like your DH is living vicariously through your son. Just because your DH wants your son to be "pro", doesn't mean your son wants that. The reality is that ...
- Tell hubby that DS needs a break from football or all team sports this year and you are signing him up for ballet and martial arts. In fact many if not most pro sport...
- I Do not agree with pushing Kids into sports my 4 yr old plays baseball, basketball, football, and golf. But he loves it and everyday asks his Dad or brother to play w...
The Sress of Sports with Teens?
Asked by A.S. from Springfield
on January 13, 2012
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Okay so you could say our family is sports orientated. I have 4 kids 18,15, 11, and 5. My 18 year old cheerleads, my 5 year old does "baseball", but my 15 year old doe...
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- Sometimes it seems like they just take on so much, doesn't it? My daughter is a high school soccer player also. As far as the concern about being overly busy, my daug...
- Did your daughter express any dissatisfaction with her current extracurriculars or with dad's involvement in them? If not, let sleeping dogs lie.
- I think it all depends on whether this is stressing your daughter or not. On one hand, it's pretty great that your husband spends so much time with her. If SHE'S fin...
Kids Sports
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on April 9, 2010
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Hello I am new to Keller and trying to get some info. on locations that offer kids sports for my 5 year old and 3 year oldl. I saw that the YMCA is doing flag football...
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- where do you live? if you live south of 170, west of 377, east of 35 and north of 820 then you will be in the North Forth Worth Soccer Association territory, Not Kell...
- Check out your local "parks and recreation" website...as well as google your location and Little league for baseball. There is also Pop Warner football although that i...
- The indoor place on Golden Triange is Blue Sky, they have leagues for that age as well and the bonus is that it's indoors! Keller Pointe has spring leagues/classes, y...
My Daughter Is Turning Out to Be Very Interested in Sports..........
Asked by A.L. from Des Moines
on February 23, 2007
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I on the other hand had no interest in them really when I was her age. She is ten and is really starting to get into sports. She's in cheerleading, volleyball and th...
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- Just keep her drinking water. She'll need more calories but I wouldn't worry about a special diet. Make sure she eats healthy foods. Some of the sports drinks out ther...
- Personally, I think it's a great thing that your daughter is into sports as much as she is. Of course, I've been playing sports since I was 4 and didn't stop until aft...
- Plenty of fruits and veggies and milk for her bones. I would send water or gatorade to practices and games. Gatorade helps to replenish electrolytes lost when sweating...
Soccer Mom?
Asked by M.A. from Las Vegas
on March 7, 2008
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My Son told me he has interest in playing soccer. His school doesn't have a team, so I was wondering if anyone out there knows of a place around town where he can join...
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- Hi M.- They have teams through the Recreation Centers of Las Vegas. They are recreational at his age and inexpensive for him to explore more and see if he really enj...
- Call your local Community Center (phone book). They have sports throughout the year. I would start there and see what they say...I don't think soccer starts until the ...
- There are a few youth sports organizations around town. Two that we have played on are NYS (Nevada Youth sports-they do a few different sports) and HUYS (Henderson Yo...
NCAA Basketball
Asked by D.B. from Charlotte
on March 20, 2011
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Who are your favorite remaining NCAA teams? Yeah, Moms like basketball too!
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- Being from Kansas I would have to pick KU and KSU....I am a Kansas State Wildcat at heart...but I have a feeling that the Kansas Jayhawks will go further. But I enjoy ...
- I am not a HUGE sports fan, but have to admit March Madness is fun b/c it's so unpredictable. Always wanting the underdog to win. This year- it's Purdue I've chosen ...
- Purdue Boilermakers! I live really close to campus and always have. I bleed black and gold. even if they can be hit and miss and i haven't watched more than half a ...
The Rush to Put Kids in Sports
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on September 11, 2012
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I have several friends who have multiple kids in different sports. It seems like they spend literally 5-6 days of the week at some kind of sporting event/practice etc...
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- We celebrate our family time by being active in sports and watching each other play. Just as your choice is not to it is our choice to do so. We offered for them to...
- This will change as your kids get older. With the 10 and over crowd, sports are pretty serious. There are some sports where a kid can reasonably expect to pick it up i...
- My son just turned 4 and has been asking to play baseball already. I would much rather have him playing a sport than sitting in front of the TV all day. It's not just ...
Soccer Player's Feet Hurt
Asked by R.M. from San Francisco
on May 2, 2008
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Hello! My 10-year old has been playing soccer for 5 years and is a competitive player. Whenever he plays his regular schedule (practices and games about 4-5 times pe...
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- My 7 yr old's daughter's feet have hurt for years now. We took her to a good podiatrist and he fit her for orthodics. Turned out her lower leg bones never developed ...
- Hey, I myself am a soccer player..I know how feet tend to hurt in soccer shoes. My arches cramp up every game and at every practice. There is not much you can do besi...
- My husband (a soccer player and an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot/ankle) suggests softer Spenco brand inserts which may give better cushioning. Changing spo...
6 Year Old - Sports
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on September 20, 2011
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Hi everyone,
So - here is my latest question. How many of your young elementary aged kids play sports? How many of you do not have your kids in sports? Those of yo...
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- My kids have soccer in the fall, winter, and spring. Teeball in the spring into summer. Dance class once a week. And we do an after school gym program at a local gym...
- Yep. We USED to go 1 per season (school from 8am-4pm...meaning gone from 7-5) only left room for MAYBE 1 activity at a time. Now that we homeschool our options a...
- If a kid likes it, they will do it. If they don't like it, they will not want to go and do it. And it may be a battle to get them to go, each time. Then there is ...
Seeking Recreational Sports and Swimming Lessions
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on April 12, 2008
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I am looking for swimming lessons for my 8 year old son and also would like to get him involved in recreational sports such as soccer or baseball around Carrollton/Add...
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- Look for an Emler swim school. They are great, and limit the class sizes to 4 children.
- As another poster recommended...for swimming lessons try the Carrollton Parks program. They offer private as well as group lessons. Awesome program. We plan on goin...
- I have two suggestions. The city of carrollton has a fabulous recreation program that includes several pools (including a rainforest) and many sports programs. Go to...
