Tips for Soccer Moms

• Sit back and relax, enjoy the kids and their sports. Spend less time yelling and coaching your child and more time taking in every moment. Remember, they're only young once.
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• Always carry extra equipment with you to practice and games. Even if your child doesn't need any of it, someone on the team might.
• Instead of buying expensive bottles of water at a practice or game, keep a case in the back of your car.
• Get your kids' mind off of losing by asking questions like, "What did you learn today?" and, "What do you want to improve?"
• You can make going to practice more fun by getting there early or staying longer. That way, your child can have some social time with the other kids.
• Try to go to soccer practice. Your support is priceless, and you get the chance to watch your child learn, grow and interact with other kids.
• Hand around Bagel Bites after a game instead of sugary snacks.
• Do you want to be heard? Give yourself 24 hours before talking to the coach, a player or official. It will give you the perspective you need.
• Take every opportunity to praise your child's efforts—not the results.
• Keep kids hydrated during practice or a game. Give them a squeeze bottle and have them drink 5 to 9 ounces of a sports drink every 20 minutes. (Studies show that sports drinks do a better job of preventing dehydration than water.)
• Throw a soccer-themed party.
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