My friend contacted me a couple of months ago, because her son had wet his bed. Of course that was nothing uncommon about that, but she was a little puzzled about how to handle it. She is a very experienced mother and first grade teacher, so she usually would not call for advice on her son's peeing problems. But she needed my help, because her son sleeps with a duvet and she … [Read more...] about Tennis Balls makes them fluffier
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The Only Mom On The Baseball Field
There are many new experiences that we go through in the wake of a divorce. The feeling of sleeping alone in a bed bought for two, the sudden realization that you have to find a plus one for your friend's wedding and even figuring out what to do on Sundays once football season starts. But as a single mom, these experiences go deeper than just the realization that you’re … [Read more...] about The Only Mom On The Baseball Field
Why My Son Will Never Play Football
My 17-year-old son has always been a sports-first kind of boy. We have a Polaroid of him holding a basketball before he could crawl. He took his first steps on Superbowl Sunday – because he was trying to get as close as possible to the TV screen. Poker is a sport in his view, because ESPN broadcasts it. Ask him any sports trivia question and you will get an answer within a half … [Read more...] about Why My Son Will Never Play Football
To Grunt or Not To Grunt? The Great Tennis Question
Professional sports are all about the competition. As a mother, I would love to think that my children can grow up to be professional athletes and sprinkle rainbows and fairy dust on the field to make both sides of the team feel calm and at ease while playing against each other. But the reality is that most people are drawn to watch professional sports because of … [Read more...] about To Grunt or Not To Grunt? The Great Tennis Question
Bowling or Baseball? Choosing The Right Sport For Your Kids
Back to school, and back to signing your child up for fall sports! Starting at four years old, rec centers in most communities offer the traditional sports: soccer, lacrosse, baseball and basketball. In the spring, my son was on his first baseball team, and he loved it. There was never a whine about going to practice or how much longer the game was. This fall, he is … [Read more...] about Bowling or Baseball? Choosing The Right Sport For Your Kids