Youth Sports

He goes up on the vault, something he has done many times before, and lands. But something is wrong. In his first event of the first competition, in his last season, your son gets injured. What now?

We are doing all the “lasts” with him, stirring up so much emotion. Recently, we were at his last high school wrestling match, and it all boiled over. I started thinking about everything the sport gave him. He has learned leadership, loyalty, teamwork, and so much more.

Football is a huge part of Green Bay’s culture.  Whether you enjoy watching, playing, or cheering your kids on, Green Bay Area Mom has got you covered.  There are so many options in Green Bay and Appleton for you to enjoy this football season.

Parents, athletes, and coaches are anxious to return to the fields and courts, but that return brings common sports injuries back as well.

Our Martial Arts journey began with a movie. While binging on old-but-great movies with my family, in the year that shall not be named, during the beginnings of a global pandemic, we watched “The Karate Kid” (the original from the 80s).

We have always gone alone in our single-person kayaks, but this summer we have decided to bring our kiddos along for the ride, too!

And busy is most definitely a constant state for a mother with children in extracurricular activities or organized team sports.  Being a sports mom ain’t easy.

As a mom of four, life is hectic. And, by the time May rolls around, life enters a whole new level of chaos. Between soccer, baseball, swimming, and other activities, Monday-Thursday evenings are maxed out.

Spring is here, and sports are starting. Teach your child what it means to be part of a team. Show them what sportsmanship looks like. Don’t be “That Guy”! Remember why they are playing and what they are really playing for.

<p>My daughter was born 4 years ago.  Her first summer was spent rolling around on the floor as her mama cheered on Team USA in the London Olympics.  She was [&hellip;]</p>