Soccer Parents

Your child’s first seasons: what to bring, the gear they actually need, and what to do when they don’t want to play.

My Child Wants to Quit Soccer: Bad Day or Real Reason?

Ages 4-8: how to tell a bad day from a pattern, whether to finish the season, when to call the pediatrician and what to do if an adult is the problem.

Soccer Parents

What to Bring to Soccer Practice: A Checklist for Kids 4-8

The soccer practice checklist for kids 4-8: shin guards under the socks, the right shoes, labeled water, sunscreen and what the rules say to leave home.