Health & Safety
No, You Cannot Play Football
Having moved recently to a new neighborhood, football has been on Amalah’s mind and she shares her recent thoughts about her young kids playing contact sports.
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The Poor Sensory Sport
A mom needs advice on how to help her sensory-seeking child handle disappointment on the sports field as it’s now starting to affect his relationships.
Products & Services
Six Pairs of Kids’ Swim Goggles We Swear Won’t Leak
Tired of buying swim goggles that leak? Alpha Mom tested out six popular brands of kids swim goggles and masks so you don’t have to waste your money any longer.
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The Unbearable Wrongness of Sportsing
I was never a sporty kid, and my own children never want to exercise, either. How do I set them up for good lifelong habits when I can’t get them off the couch?
Party & Play
Citi ProCamps: the Ultimate Basketball Camp Experience
Have you ever heard of ProCamps? Youth athletes get to learn from and play with their favorite professional athletes. We’re talking sports royalty!
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Well-Adjusted Teens, Sans Team Sports
Team youth sports are a fantastic way to nurture multiple avenues of personal growth, but what about when your teen isn’t into them? Relax, it’s okay.
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In Defense of Youth Sports
Several of my young children are competitive athletes. These are the lessons my children have learned over the years from involvement in youth sports.
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A Future of Unified Sports Teams: I’m Excited!
I had never heard about unified sports teams. I think they will help teach kids about others and themselves.
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Youth Sports, They’ll Make you Crazy If You Let Them
Sharing a few short lessons that I have learned from my children playing youth sports. I hope you will take them to heart before you sign your kid up to play.