Tag: sports
i9 Sports Focuses on Sportsmanship and Learning
When the time came to start thinking about signing our twins up for organized sports, their dad and I started talking about our personal...
I Am Not Raising My Son To Be An Athlete
I used to see her almost everyday. She was yelling on the sidelines at her son. He wasn’t sad or embarrassed, in fact he...
An Open Letter to Mrs. Gordon (Alex’s Mom)
Dear Mrs. Gordon,
Hi. My name is Jai ... and I'm pretty sure that doesn't mean much to you.
And really, it shouldn't.
I am just a...
Life of a First Time Dance Mom
From the moment we were told we were having a girl, I started dreaming of tutus and tap shoes. So when Madeline turned two,...
Not in My House
One of my colleagues stopped me other day to tell me about his experience watching his daughter play soccer. He kind of laughed as...
How to Enjoy a Royals Game Despite Your Kids
Baseball season is in full swing! Temperatures are warming, the kids are almost out of school, and for many of us, that means it’s...
How to Enjoy a Family Day Out Cheering on Sporting KC
Taking kids to a sporting event can go one of two ways. It can be a fun-filled family activity where the kids sit contently...
Preparing for the End of a Royals Era
I had never been more prepared for anything in my life. As the Royals’ World Series parade began in 2015, I was exactly where...
A House Divided
Not every family has a black sheep, but mine does. Me.
I was born into a K-State home. My dad, aunts, cousins. Even as we moved...
To the Parents in the Stands
To the Parents In the Stands,
I hear you.
I hear many of you cheering your kid and his or her teammates on. I hear you...
Pretending to be Shannon Miller (and other Olympic memories)
Tonight the Olympic Games begin. The nations will march in carrying their flags with pride in the Opening Ceremony in Rio. We'll tune in from...
What the Kansas City Royals Taught My Kids that I Couldn’t
The Kansas City Royals taught us all a lesson or two over the past couple years. They've gone from not being in the World...
My Non OverScheduled Family
Few things are cuter than watching your child experience new activities, sports, arts, etc. Am I right? I mean, come on… little kids attempting...
What to Tell Kids When Grown-Ups Misbehave
We must have been some sight, our mouths all gaping in disbelief of what was happening. The other team’s coach was pacing the sidelines...
How We Fell in Love with KC During Blue October
Many of us weren't born and raised in Kansas City, but the excitement we have experienced because of this game, this team and this...
