Yahoo! Parenting Story: 6 Surprising Sports Parent Sins

Yahoo! Parenting Story: 6 Surprising Sports Parent Sins

When it comes to youth sports, well-meaning parents commit many sins – some of which may surprise you. These sins generally are based on a desire to ensure kids benefit from sports – and excel. It’s the “excel” that gets sports parents in trouble. Once parents take the focus off of having fun and start to concentrate on winning, kids …

Huffington Post Story: How I Long to Cajole My Son into Sports

Huffington Post Story: How I Long to Cajole My Son into Sports

By Lisa Cohn
“C’mon, Michael!” the soccer coach calls to my 6-year-old son during a game. “The team needs you!”

My son sits on the sidelines happily smacking his action figures together while the other kids run hard, laugh out loud and attempt shots on the goal. Out there in the soggy Oregon grass, the players are pushing themselves beyond …