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Thanks so much for the great response to our new Sport Parent Survival Guide. Week after week we try to balance helpful, informative and empathetic articles with a bit of humor. So, this week we do just that with a great video from Hockey Canada that shows how silly we can be when we take our kids’ sports too seriously. Let us know how we’re doing here. Have a great sports week.
Ian and the Signature Media Team
Why Your Kid Should Play Multiple Sports (And How to Make It Happen)
Does your kid really need to specialize at age 9? The data says no. This week’s article breaks down why multi-sport athletes stay healthier, happier, and more competitive—and why playing everything might actually be the secret to long-term success.
NWSL Headlines: Playoffs are set and history is made.
NWSL Playoff Brackets Locked In
Decision Day delivered drama across the league as Racing Louisville clinched their first-ever playoff spot and the quarterfinal hosts were officially set. Catch up on all the highlights, heartbreaks, and history made before the postseason kicks off.
8 Best U.S. Destinations for Sports Families to Visit
What if your next tournament weekend could double as a real family vacation? This week’s article rounds up 8 U.S. destinations where youth sports and family fun actually mix — from Cooperstown to San Diego — all with IHG Hotels & Resorts making travel easier for sports families.
VIDEO: Thanks to Hockey Canada for Reminding Us: “It’s Just A Game!"
Hockey Canada’s “Relax, It’s Just a Game” skit shows what happens when parents treat Pin the Tail on the Donkey like the Stanley Cup. It’s funny — and uncomfortably familiar.
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