Tim Welch

Youth sports teach life lessons as long as adults don’t get in the way

Sports are more than just physical activities; they are invaluable laboratories for life lessons. The competitive arena fosters resilience, teaching children to bounce back from setbacks and learn from failures. It instills discipline as athletes grow to understand the importance of dedication and consistent effort. Sportsmanship is paramount, emphasizing respect for opponents, teammates, and officials.

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Let’s not steer our children away from ‘hard things’

Parents are smart to exercise discernment before stepping into a difficult circumstance their child faces. Failure is part of life.  We adults get that — and we probably have grown tremendously because of a setback or two. Many of us might even say, “I appreciate some of the difficult things that have come my way because

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Habits you may not realize are negatively impacting your children

We dads play a crucial role in shaping our children’s lives, and the bad habits we live out every day, especially ones we aren’t aware of, can negatively impact them in many ways. Children learn by observing and imitating the adults around them, especially their fathers. If a dad exhibits habits, such as anger, pessimism, or

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