The Instagram Kid
It’s happening in rinks everywhere. A dad hunched over his phone checking to see if he got the clip.A mom setting up a tripod in the corner of the stands.Pump-up music queued. Slow motion ready. All to make their 7-year-old…
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Why Everyone Else Is the Problem
My Kid Would Be Better If Reality Would Just Get Out of the Way Some parents don’t watch hockey, they watch a personal documentary where their kid is always the victim. While the kids are just playing hockey… trying, learning,…
Stop Parent “Coaching” From The Stands
“Skate faster!” Wow. Genius. Next, maybe yell “breathe oxygen!” or “don’t fall down!” because clearly your kid wouldn’t know what to do without you. We all hear it… On a good day, it’s free comedy. On a bad day, it’s…
Superstar Shinny Dad: The Beer League Legend Nobody Invited
The outdoor rink is a beautiful thing. Kids buzzing around, no refs, no whistles, just pure, messy hockey. Parents sip coffee or hot chocolate on the boards, soaking up the winter air, watching the game unfold. But every now and…
