Category Archives: Sports

Parenting Wisdom for Lance Armstrong

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Lance Armstrong should have listened to this parenting wisdom: The punishment for lying will always be worse than the punishment for the action. Taking responsibility for our actions is a fundamental value. As parents, it’s how we teach fairness, empathy … Continue reading →

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Hockey fan or parent; can I be both?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Dave Banks with Wired magazine posted an open letter to the NHL, commenting on the level of violence displayed in the most recent games, but also showcasing the deterioration of the sport over time. It’s a great letter; read it. … Continue reading →

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Winning. Losing. Trying.

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

I’ll admit it; I like to win. After a well fought battle of skill and strategy, victory is sweet. I also don’t mind losing. It’s not as sweet, but as long as everyone played fair, I will respect the victor. … Continue reading →

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