Tips

As a mom, we want our children to have the best opportunities available. With soccer, we sign them up or they reach the age to try out for the team, and then, somehow, we are left in the dust. I’ve called on some sports enthusiasts to help us understand the basics of soccer.

Are you having trouble deciphering the cleats code?  Meaning do you understand the difference between all of the cleats on the market?  There are so many to choose from that it’s confusing to know what your kids will need for their particular sport.  And from what I have learned, there is a difference! Here’s a guide to help you figure all of this out.

Need some help choosing the right cleats for your kids? Check out this simple guide to finding the perfect pair!

When it comes to sports equipment, most of the time it is easy to identify what your kids need. But when it comes to cleats there are so many different options. It's no wonder that you might find yourself with the wrong cleat for your son or daughters sport. That's exactly why we created this guide, so that you can make sure you get started on the right foot!

Lets face it --- once school starts, everything else starts up again!  If we are not busy doing homework, we are taking our kiddos to practice or other after-school activities.  That leaves very little time for planning a big family dinner.  So it’s important we have a few,31+ easy one-pan dinner recipes ready to go.

Softball is such a fun sport to play. Softball safety begins at home, before your player ever touches the field. Go over these safety tips with your child to get their mind in the game and help them have fun without sacrificing their safety.

Play ball!  It’s softball season -- do you have everything you need to get you through a long season?  If you want to make sure you have what you need, we have put together a Softball Essentials Checklist to help you.  

Here are some simple recipes and ideas to make your kids lunch extra special!

When you are considering what to feed your kids, easy is nice, but does it give them what they actually need for a long day at school and sports after that? We have some suggestions for meals with a purpose. Easy, but with a nod to nutrients that kids need for an active lifestyle.

Softball is starting up for the season and that means one thing to us moms - shopping. Sports bags have advanced since this 90’s kid played softball. To help you swim through the vast sea of sports bags, we’ve created a checklist to help you determine which bag is best for your child’s needs.

While baseball is on my top three favorites sports to watch, it can get really hot sitting in the Texas sun. But before you ever make it to the field, you need to prepare you and the kids for game day the night before. So we’ve come up with some tips help out our fellow sports moms!

Baseball isn’t called America’s sport for no reason.  The spirit of the game is stirred in the hearts of little leaguers across our country. And from the young to the old, spectators and players alike are changed by the game.

It’s football season and most of us are jumping with joy! Whether you are planning a kids football party or just a get together for the big game, it’s always fun to go all out when planning a football themed party. So where should you start?  Here are some ideas:

It’s that time of year when all parents hold their collective breath while watching kids play football. Don’t get me wrong, we love the game but we can’t help but secretly fear a sports injury, especially a concussion. Ensure your child’s safety by making sure they play with the proper equipment.

As our weeks get busier and busier with school and sports, it may be harder and harder to control what our kids are eating, especially during the week.  So it becomes even more important to pre-plan our kids’ snacks to guarantee they are eating something healthy and not overloading on sugar. When feeding our kids their after school or after practice meals, it’s important to focus on protein.  Protein is the best food for our kids to eat after a workout or practice.  It’s also healthy food that will get them through til dinner.

After a long hot summer, it can sometimes be hard to get ourselves and our kids back into a regular routine.  It can be especially challenging to get our little athletes motivated for a busy sports season.  Between getting up early for school, homework, practice and more practice and, of course, a weekly game (whew I’m exhausted just thinking about it), our kids can need a little extra motivation! Here are some ways to help Get Your Kids Mind in the Game: