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Collegiate Sports · Family · Just my Thoughts · Sports

How do you teach teens that working within the system can change things?

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When did teenagers, especially those of voting age, become so cynical?  How can we, as responsible adults, teach them that working within the system can bring about change when it rarely does in their world? Case in point, the Niagara University athletic department has made national, not just regional, headlines recently.  Four members of the… Continue reading How do you teach teens that working within the system can change things?

Collegiate Sports · Family · Just my Thoughts · Sports

Summer Approaches

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Well, I have always loved summer.  It is easier to exercise as it is warmer out.  Walking in the snow, while doable, is not as convenient.  I like to eat less and exercise more.  Having at least two of my kids wanting or having to work out this summer is going to be great. Elise… Continue reading Summer Approaches

Family · Just my Thoughts

What does “team” mean?

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I know we have all heard it before – there is no “I” in team.  Unfortunately, in this time of teams for everything and the more teams you are on the “cooler” as a teen you seem, there is definitely a “me” in team. Let’s look at two different teen-age girls.  Both are headed to… Continue reading What does “team” mean?