Let’s Get Moving! — Why Physical Activity Is a Very Big Deal
Our bodies were meant to move. Marci Williams feels passionately about this statement, and it is her mission to help kids–particularly kids who aren’t necessarily athletes–appreciate exercise and learn how to be physically active for life. In fact, this mom…
The Wide World of Sports…and the Teachable Moments to Be Found There
Whether our kids are natural athletes or not, they can learn much about themselves and about life by taking part in team sports, even if it’s just for a short time. Sure, they’ll learn how to pass a ball, swing…
Gratitude When Others Are “Winning”…and We Aren’t
As adults, we know how bad it can feel when it seems like everyone else is winning or thriving, and we just…aren’t. This is hard for our kids, too. They might see other kids get awards and recognition, when they…
Gratitude for Talents and Abilities
Each of us is gifted in some way. It might be in sports, band, dance, drawing, painting, martial arts, choir, writing, editing, crafting, photography, memorization, storytelling, comedy, baking, sewing, woodworking, conversing, listening, gardening, knitting, decorating, problem-solving, doing magic tricks… The…
Gratitude for Teachers, Coaches, Directors, Etc.
Some of the most influential people in our children’s lives are often their teachers, coaches, directors, and others who are in positions of leadership over our kids. These are some tough, tough, jobs, but they are so important. Probably most…
Coach
I’ve been called a lot of things over the years, but “Coach” has never been one of them… until recently. My 13-year-old daughter Katie signed up to play in a recreational volleyball league, and they needed coaches. Since I played…
Olympic Dreams…and Realities
I absolutely loved watching the Olympics! I love the competition, the excitement, the dreams, the challenges, the emotions, the life stories. I cannot imagine all the time, work, and dedication these athletes have put into their sports. And I’ve noticed…
Kids and Their Talents
My firstborn, Callie, recently had the privilege–and joy!–of performing in her first big musical. She played the role of Narrator 4 in Ridgeland High School’s production of Aladdin, Jr. I cannot describe how much I loved watching her on that stage! Performing…
For Love of the Game(s)
I played softball in second through twelfth grades, basketball in third through eighth grades, and volleyball in seventh through twelfth grades. (I ran track in seventh grade, too, but that was a terrible experience. I hate running but somehow got…
Play Ball!
My husband and I played on a softball team this summer, and it was so much fun. My kids thought it was great, too, and they cheered us on with fervor! If the umpire made a bad call, our kids…
