Tag: sports

Making Time for Me

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A couple of months ago I was at a sports tournament with one of my kids, as I often am on weekends. On this...

Spring 2022 Guide to Soccer in the Iowa City Area

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Our community has many opportunities for kids to participate in soccer! This guide will help you find the best soccer program for your family...

Tips for Surviving Youth Sports Tournaments From a Non-Sporty Parent

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Confession: I am a completely clueless when it comes to sports. How clueless am I? Here's a partial list: I understand Quidditch better than...

Confessions of a Lackluster Soccer Mom

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My career as a student athlete began and ended in middle school PE. Despite my mom spending the better part of the 1980s shuttling...

A Beautiful Game In An Ugly Time

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We shouted (encouragingly) as the players ran down the pitch. (If you didn’t know, pitch is the proper name for a soccer field. One...

Are You One of These Four Types of Sports Parents?

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Since my daughter was four-years-old, she's participated in community recreation leagues. This way she is exposed to athletics at an early age without all...

Welcome to Preschool Soccer: The 6 REAL Positions

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Welcome to preschool soccer!  As you look around our field, you'll notice players demonstrating the highly specialized skills we emphasize early in our program. ...

Along for the Ride: The Unexpected Gift of Club Sports

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This is my 6th grader’s first year playing club sports. For us that has meant extra practice nights, away games that might require a...

Living La Vida Chess: A Parent’s Perspective on Chess Tournaments

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It’s been awhile, and they haven’t come out yet. Well, maybe that’s a good sign–they are still holding on or fighting for that win....

Iowa City Area Guide to Summer Camps

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Welcome to Iowa City Moms' Blog's guide to summer camps in the Iowa City area! When school is out for the summer, parents need a...