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Watching the Women’s World Cup — With Our Sons

The men filling the stadiums, the boys excitedly talking about the game—they're not "supporters" of women's soccer. They're fans. And that's huge. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2015 8:24 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Soccer, Women and Girls, Highlights, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Women's World Cup (Soccer), Morgan, Alex (1989- )

Looking at Soccer’s Concussion Risk, and Asking It to Change

Talking to kids about personal safety is like talking about retirement planning. We can't expect them not to play the game to win—so if heading the ball puts kids in danger, then soccer has to change the rules. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2014 1:35 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Soccer, concussions, Public Broadcasting Service, Highlights, Sports Injuries, Chastain, Brandi, Cantu, Robert, United States Soccer Federation, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Meehan, William

Watching the World Cup, and Watching Children See Dishonesty Pay Off

We sports fans often think that had it not been for the other team's misbehavior, our team would have won. In soccer, that's more likely to be true—which makes soccer more difficult to watch with kids. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2014 10:14 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Soccer, Highlights, World Cup 2014 (Soccer)

A Plea to the Daughters of Title IX: Why Don’t More Women Coach?

When I was a child playing soccer, there weren't that many women who'd grown up playing the game. Now there are, but they're still not represented on the sidelines, and that's not the way this is supposed to work. Read More...

Published Sun, Jun 06 2014 5:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Soccer, Women and Girls, Title IX (Gender Discrimination Legislation), Highlights, Chastain, Brandi

Lackeys of Youth Soccer, That ‘Arrogant’ Sport

Outside the United States, soccer is a working-class sport. Our club charges $2,200 per child per year. Read More...

Published Sun, May 05 2014 6:54 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Soccer, Children and Childhood, Highlights, Scholarships and Fellowships

How the ‘Trophy for Just Showing Up’ Is Earned

The participation trophy may be considered a sorry relic of the self-esteem movement. But to me, it represents a season of struggle. Read More...

Published Sun, Mar 03 2014 5:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Soccer, Divorce, Separations and Annulments, Highlights, Contests and Prizes

The Crazy, Intense Schedule of Competitive Youth Soccer? Bring It On

Why do we spend thousands of dollars a year on team fees? Why do we shuttle her to the field three to five days a week, 50 weeks a year? Why do we organize weekends around game schedules? Because it's worth it. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2013 11:31 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Soccer, Children and Childhood, Athletics and Sports, Highlights

How Dangerous Is Heading a Soccer Ball?

New research shows that heading the ball in soccer is damaging-if you do it more than a thousand times in a year. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2011 8:13 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, sports, Soccer, concussions, Gretchen Reynolds, headgear

Are Parents Too Involved in Kids' Sports?

A recent controversy over an 8-year-old girl kickboxing, and what to do when coaches favor their own kids. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 07 2011 9:15 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, sports, Soccer, kickboxing

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