Category: Family
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Two Sports, One Season: the good, the bad and the ugly.
Cross country + soccer is the most common in-season double for Pennsylvania high schoolers. It’s tempting: more playing time, more fitness, more fun. But does the endurance engine of cross country really pair with the speed-and-sprint metabolism of soccer—and at what cost? Because this is a very sensitive topic, I included many sources in this…
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While She Serves, I Serve… Mac and Cheese
There has been a significant void in my writing to TheTrophyHusband, but I’m back. My wife was deployed as an Army Reserve anesthetist for a 100 day deployment. Luckily it was an in country deployment at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, but she was gone for 111 days. It was an incredible strain on…
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Warning Labels on Social Media and Phone Bans in School: The Trophy Husband Take.
In a world where social media reigns supreme, it’s hard to imagine a day without scrolling, liking, and sharing. But recently, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy suggested something that might just make your thumbs tremble: warning labels on social media platforms. Think of it as the digital equivalent of those grim warnings on cigarette packs,…
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Youth Running: How much is too much?
Running is often hailed as a beneficial activity for people of all ages, promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and social interaction. However, when it comes to children, questions arise regarding the appropriateness of training, the ideal mileage, and the potential psychological impacts of competitive running. I hope to introduce the benefit of health, mileage recommendations,…
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The Secret to New Year’s Resolution Success
It is hard to believe that it is that time of year again. And if you are on your umpteenth year of disappointment, we have the answer to success. Setting New Year’s resolutions is a tradition that resonates with many individuals, especially when it comes to goals related to fitness and running. While the initial…
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Checklist for a Mentally Healthy School Year
The start of a new school year can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for children and parents alike. It’s essential to prioritize their mental well-being along with their academic success. These both go hand in hand. A healthy parent/student relationship is paramount in both parties mental health. As parents of six children, over the…
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The Battle Cry to a Healthy Childhood
If you ask my children, one phrase that they heard from me, it’s “ get outside“. It has been ingrained in our family for 30 years and will continue to be so. We fell that encouraging children to spend time outside offers numerous benefits. It is key to their physical, mental and emotional well being…
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The Irish Good-Bye: Rude, Necessary or Genetics.
During our relationship, one habit has driven my wife crazy, but she has gotten to accept it. I blame it on genetics, being 1/2 Irish. But she blames it on being rude(her family stays at events until the lights are turned out). Maybe blame it on being necessary or socially acceptable. I introduce to you…
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WT…. 2023 Slang Translator for Parents.
Slang is a constantly evolving part of language that is used in informal settings and is often associated with specific cultures and communities. While some parents may view slang as a negative influence on their children’s language skills, there are several reasons why parents should take the time to learn their children’s slang. As we…
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Are we too conservative?: Our next kid’s first phone.
We are a little more conservative than most. We have set 15 1/2 years old as the time to give our child a smartphone. We have done this with our oldest who is now 30, so she got her first phone in 2007. I am sure several days later she got her first inappropriate text…
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