Sport Parent Survival Guide

Six Expenses That Catch Sports Parents Off Guard Every Season

Six Expenses That Catch Sports Parents Off Guar...

The registration fee is just the beginning. Here's where the real costs hide and how to plan for them before they catch you off guard.  

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Six Expenses That Catch Sports Parents Off Guard Every Season

The registration fee is just the beginning. Here's where the real costs hide and how to plan for them before they catch you off guard.  

The Coaches Who Didn't Believe in Me Almost Broke Me. Almost.

The Coaches Who Didn't Believe in Me Almost Bro...

She quit softball, threw away her cleats, and packed her jerseys so she'd never have to look at them again. Then the game found her anyway.

The Coaches Who Didn't Believe in Me Almost Broke Me. Almost.

She quit softball, threw away her cleats, and packed her jerseys so she'd never have to look at them again. Then the game found her anyway.

Your Athlete's Gut Health Might Be the Missing Piece

Your Athlete's Gut Health Might Be the Missing ...

A grumpy gut can tank performance, mood, and energy long before your athlete connects the dots.

Your Athlete's Gut Health Might Be the Missing Piece

A grumpy gut can tank performance, mood, and energy long before your athlete connects the dots.

"Do You Know How Much This Costs?" and Other Things Not to Say

"Do You Know How Much This Costs?" and Other Th...

The moment sports become about money, they stop being about fun. Here's how to keep the conversation light, pressure-free, and focused on what actually matters.  

"Do You Know How Much This Costs?" and Other Things Not to Say

The moment sports become about money, they stop being about fun. Here's how to keep the conversation light, pressure-free, and focused on what actually matters.  

10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My Kid Started Sports

10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My ...

Standing on the sideline cheering is the easy part. Everything else takes some getting used to.

10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My Kid Started Sports

Standing on the sideline cheering is the easy part. Everything else takes some getting used to.

Don't Run Onto the Field (And 8 Other Things to Avoid)

Don't Run Onto the Field (And 8 Other Things to...

When I ask successful athletes what their parents did right, they usually tell me what their parents didn't do instead.

Don't Run Onto the Field (And 8 Other Things to Avoid)

When I ask successful athletes what their parents did right, they usually tell me what their parents didn't do instead.

Where Your Youth Sports Dollars Actually Do the Most Good

Where Your Youth Sports Dollars Actually Do the...

Affordability isn't about spending less on youth sports. It's about spending smarter on the things that actually help your kid love the game longer.  

Where Your Youth Sports Dollars Actually Do the Most Good

Affordability isn't about spending less on youth sports. It's about spending smarter on the things that actually help your kid love the game longer.  

The Sideline Code: 3 Rules Every Sports Parent Should Know

The Sideline Code: 3 Rules Every Sports Parent ...

Three simple rules that help you show up well on the sideline, in the car, and everywhere your kid needs you most.  

The Sideline Code: 3 Rules Every Sports Parent Should Know

Three simple rules that help you show up well on the sideline, in the car, and everywhere your kid needs you most.  

How to Not Lose Your Mind on the Sideline (A Practical Guide)

How to Not Lose Your Mind on the Sideline (A Pr...

Watching your kid play sports is weirdly stressful. Here's how to bring your nervous system back to earth before you become the parent everyone's whispering about.  

How to Not Lose Your Mind on the Sideline (A Practical Guide)

Watching your kid play sports is weirdly stressful. Here's how to bring your nervous system back to earth before you become the parent everyone's whispering about.  

A Parent's Guide to Keeping Your Daughter in the Game (And Out of the Doctor's Office)

A Parent's Guide to Keeping Your Daughter in th...

Girls going through puberty are more prone to certain sports injuries. The good news? Most of them are preventable if you know what to watch for.  

A Parent's Guide to Keeping Your Daughter in the Game (And Out of the Doctor's Office)

Girls going through puberty are more prone to certain sports injuries. The good news? Most of them are preventable if you know what to watch for.