I’m Sorry, But Youth Sports Should Not Be This Serious

Chill out. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Aug. 16, 2023 PEP TALK [I’m Sorry, But Youth Sports Should Not Be This Serious]( “As the summer winds down and we start trading in our beach buckets for backpacks, I thought I’d take this opportunity to give you all a little pep talk,” writes Samm Davidson. “One that can soak in over the next couple of weeks before your kid’s big season opener. A little refresher course in healthy adult spectator expectations and behaviors, if you will. So grab a fresh Gatorade from your budding international champ’s stash, take a seat, and enjoy your own personal pre-game pep talk.” Everybody listen up, because this one’s pretty important. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest CROSSING THE LINE [New Mom Goes Off On Grandma For Kissing Her Baby]( She wonders if she took it a step too far. (Not sure I would have phrased it… quite like that.) [Read More.]( GO LOW (MAINTENANCE) [5 Houseplants That Thrive On Neglect]( Because you have enough living things to care for. [Read More.]( CREATURE FEATURE [What Does Your Pet’s Name Say About Your Family? A Lot, According To An Expert]( Every name, even for a dog or a cat, has a story behind it. [Read More.]( Featured SHOPPING [60 Clever Things That Make Your Home So Much Better For Less Than $35 On Amazon]( “Making your home more comfortable, more organized, and more beautiful doesn’t require massive changes and hundreds of dollars if you carefully choose low-cost items that make a big impact,” writes Jenny White today. So she’s rounded up 60 things — with lots of glowing reviews — that’ll improve your home. “From lighting that doesn’t require drilling to a pretty rug that’s machine washable, everything costs less than $35 and is available on Amazon for your convenience.” Give it a whirl. [Read More ⮕]( What Mommy Wants Amazon [OTOTO Agatha Spoon Holder]( $17 [Shop Now ⮕]( Amazon [XIAPIA Magnetic Fridge Organizer]( $22 [Shop Now ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [The Start Of Kindergarten Is The End Of Babyhood]( ⮕ [How To Settle the “You Always Make Me The Bad Guy!” Argument Once And For All]( ⮕ [In Praise Of Bluey, The Most Grown-Up Television Show For Children]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.