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Talking About Penn State With the Kiddos
It’s a sad day when you have to sit your kids down to warn them about being too trusting of coaches and mentors.
Here’s To The “Terrible” Wonderful Parents!
Okay I admit it – one of my illicit joys is keeping a secret tally of other parents annoying, infuriating, embarrassing helicopter mistakes. From bearing my soul in Mommy WarsI discovered that other parents – in particular, other moms –
Real Men Wear Pink!
If you watched any football last Sunday, you probably noticed a lot of pink on the field. Coaches were wearing pink ribbons and pink hats. Players suited up in pink shoes and pink gloves. Even the referees joined in this year, with pink whistles to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Friday Night Lights
Its the swan song season for NBCs underrated yet poignant series Friday Night Lights, the show about which Im always telling my friends that while its ostensibly focused on high school football, most of its stories are about a heck of a lot more, namely, raising teens.
Should We Push Children Into Sports?
Soccer moms sometimes get maligned for constantly shuffling their kids from one activity to the next, often buying fast food in between. If this goes on almost every afternoon and evening at your house, you’ll find some truth in the negative reactions you might get. Having a kid who participates in sports and activities is a good thing. If you overdo it, however, those positive aspects can backfire.