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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…
Fuel Up and Play (and Get a Chance to Hang with Quarterback Andrew Luck!)
If you were anything like me growing up, we’d go outside and play in the neighborhood until the street lights came on. Our moms didn’t set up playdates; we just went outside and all the kids were there – riding bikes, playing kickball, fishing in creeks. We used our imaginations to build forts, invent new games, and most of all, run around outside all day with our friends.
Today, times have changed. Kids have …
Seven Parent-Approved Games Your Teens Should Be Playing
The first question most parents ask when it comes to teens and video games is whether the game is appropriate. Video games are often stereotyped as violent, but more and more of them are challenging that old association. Many games feature complex, nuanced storytelling. They educate players about important topics like free will, gender politics and self-expression, and teach skills like improved visual processing, problem solving and fortitude. A growing amount of research shows that …
The Incredible Kindness Of My Son’s Hockey Teammates
Theres a general statement I often hear about kids, usually when there has been an incident of bullying or unkind behavior. That statement is: kids are so mean.I cringe every time I hear it because: a) Its not true b) Generalizations dont serve anyone well and usually end up making me feel twitchy.Unlike the bullying stories you often hear, I recently had an experience with my 14-year-old son that left …
Children With Autism And Team Sports
My son is a member of a VIP swim team. The team is not restricted to children with autism only, nor is it restricted to only children. There are adults on the older team. One adult, for example, is blind.On my sons team, which is a team designed for less experienced swimmers, there are kids with Downs Syndrome and other afflictions. Some kids have to swim with an instructor, but others are fully …