Tag: sportsmanship
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How to Juggle Parenting and Kids’ Sports Without the Guilt
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all heard athletes praise their moms by saying, “My mom is the best. She never missed a [insert sport here: soccer game, basketball match, etc.].” While some might find that heartwarming, I can’t help but wonder: How on earth is that even possible? Did these moms not have jobs, other children,…
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How to Support Your Child When They Struggle with Losing
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it can be challenging to watch your child grapple with losing, especially when their emotions run high during games or competitions. My 6-year-old, for instance, is quite enthusiastic, which is a gentle way to say he has a hard time accepting defeat. Whether it’s on the soccer field or…
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High School Sports Cheering Standards: A Bit Overboard?
Get Pregnant Fast In a move that has left many scratching their heads, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) recently tightened its grip on cheering standards at high school sports events. While a little playful rivalry is part of what makes high school sports thrilling, the WIAA seems to think otherwise. Their latest guidelines, which…
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I’m THAT Mom at the Game
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever crossed paths with me, “soccer mom” is probably the last label you’d slap on me. My background is in art, I’m a total bookworm, and many would describe me as a homesteading, free-spirited mom. But now that my child has joined our local sports roster for fall activities, I…
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This Little League Sign is Both Brilliant and Essential
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of Little League, a simple sign has emerged that serves as a crucial reminder for parents to maintain their composure during games. After all, these events are meant for children to learn and enjoy, not for adults to display outrageous behavior. As parents prepare their young athletes with the…
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Muslim Teen Boxer Faces Hijab Controversy, Opponent Stands Up for Her Rights
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking incident at the Sugar Bert Boxing National Championships in Kissimmee, Florida, a 16-year-old Muslim boxer, Layla Ahmad, was disqualified from her match due to her hijab. As she prepared for her bout, officials deemed her choice of attire—a hijab, long-sleeved shirt, and leggings—against USA Boxing’s dress code, ultimately declaring…
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Frustrated Mom Pens Open Letter to NFL Star
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, public figures wield significant influence, but that doesn’t always equate to being exemplary role models for our children. A perfect example of this is a mother from Tennessee who recently voiced her disappointment after attending an NFL game with her young daughter, where she witnessed what she deemed unsportsmanlike…
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Teen Considers Legal Action After Being Cut from Varsity Cheerleading Team
Get Pregnant Fast A high school senior in Tallahassee is contemplating a lawsuit after not making the varsity cheerleading squad at Leon High School. For many teens, the disappointment of a failed audition can be crushing, but this case has taken a turn that has many shaking their heads. According to reports from the Tallahassee…