I’m a normal parent and my bias is natural but I understand that my bias is not always confirmed in reality.  As parents, we try to provide opportunities and challenges for our children that will allow them to learn, progress and achieve.  In our society achievement is a primary goal.  We read book after book to them when they are little, drive them to practice at age ten and pay for their SAT prep courses so they’ll achieve high scores on their exams in high school.

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Hockey in Canada is bigger then you can imagine. Because of it’s popularity fans have been known to get out of hand. Hockey Canada has produced a series of ads that address the problem. Watch these short videos and see if you can recognize anyone.

Balance. The Ultimate Goal. Ricky Lankford

Select soccer is a tool that serves a purpose. Once you understand that you need to recognize when to use it. What is the appropriate age for your child to begin this new level? There is an ongoing debate in youth soccer about when, and for whom, the emphasis should move from recreational play to more serious, competitive, dedicated, focused, specialized sports activities. The following article makes some very valid points.