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Being a Team Player: It is A Boy Thing

You never imagined yourself standing where you are today, under the hoop. You wished that someone were videotaping this because if you were asked 10 years ago, this would have never been possible. In fact, it would have been hysterically comical. In a world filled with pretty clothes, jewelry, and make-up your world does an about face one day. The next thing you know you are standing there in jeans and a tee shirt with sweat dripping down your face trying to shoot a 3-pointer. The neighborhood boys stand alongside your son watching and cheering you on. You have now … Continue reading →

Parents–Behave Yourselves on the Sidelines!

When my children were younger, I spent years volunteering as a coach for various sports and teams. I saw all sorts of personalities and parents and have had a front-row seat to some rather unseemly parental sideline behavior. I know you’ve probably read reports and articles about poorly-behaved sports-crazy parents, but even some of the milder forms of overly-competitive parents can make the entire experience rather un-fun for the children involved. Remember that old saying, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all?” Well, this goes double for cheering on your child’s sports teams. Absolutely no coaching, … Continue reading →

Surrounding Yourself with Support

As a married couple, you generally have a set group of friends. However, after going through a divorce or the death of a spouse, things change. You soon find yourself not hanging out with the same people, being alone. The most important thing is that for your sake and for the sake of your children, you need to create a new support network. In fact, many times new single parents will find they connect with other single parents from their child’s school, the neighborhood, or just through a happenstance meeting. The thing is that as a single parent a network … Continue reading →