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		<title>A Very Common Sports Parenting Mistake</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know you&#8217;ve seen parents make this mistake before.  Maybe you&#8217;re even guilty of it too.  Fastpitch softball has become so super competitive in just the past 10 years or so and everyone wants their daughter to be able to keep up.  But are you making a mistake that could end your daughter&#8217;s career prematurely?
You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Quick and Easy Dinner Time Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Okay Softball Moms (or Dads) - It’s 6:30 p.m. the kids are hungry, you just got home from practice, homework needs to be done, you’re stressing, and then they ask… 
“Mom, what’s for dinner?” 
I don&#8217;t know about you, but that question can drive me up the wall. It’s not easy juggling our busy lives while trying to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sports Psychology Guidelines for Parents</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Guidelines for Fastpitch Parents]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Youth sports are huge in today’s society. Coaches and parents have a tremendous impact on how children will engage in sports. I get several emails a month from concerned sports parents asking me how they should help their child superstar win at and enjoy sports. When working with young athletes, I often work with the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Things for Fastpitch Parents to Remember</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Guidelines for Fastpitch Parents]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just of couple of friendly reminders, from one parent to another.
1. Your child is NOT you. Therefore, s/he will have different strengths and weaknesses than you have/had as an athlete and as a human being. Your child&#8217;s strengths and weaknesses will also be different from her sibling&#8217;s. Help your child, as an individual, excel in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Work With Your Child&#8217;s Coach</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/how-to-work-with-your-childs-coach/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/how-to-work-with-your-childs-coach/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:06:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discuss the Issues]]></category>
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Even the most loving and supporting parents can become frustrated from time to time. Probably the biggest concerns that I hear from parents seems to be the amount of playing time that their child is receiving or that their child is not utilized enough in the actual scheme of things. Whether your concern is playing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Tips for Staying Sane</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:57:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being a softball parent isn&#8217;t easy. There are all kinds of practices, games, and tournaments to keep up with. Not to mention uniforms to wash and get ready for the next game or practice. It can get very hectic during season. Here are a few things that I have found help out just a bit.
1. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Father&#8217;s Thoughts &#8211; My Daughter, My Inspiration</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/a-fathers-thoughts-my-daughter-my-inspiration/</link>
		<comments>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/09/a-fathers-thoughts-my-daughter-my-inspiration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Parent's Joys]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
My daughter Manteee (Samantha) has shown me a path that I like traveling. She has been and will continue to be an inspiration in my life. Her fearless nature and competitive qualities have swelled my heart. I am so lucky to have her as my daughter. She loves playing softball. Her competitive nature shows up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should Face Masks be Mandatory?</title>
		<link>http://fastpitchparents.com/2008/02/should-face-masks-be-mandatory/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discuss the Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of course, as a player, I wouldn&#8217;t have thought wearing a face mask was all that necessary.  Not for batting or fielding.  Heck, I didn&#8217;t even like wearing a mouthpiece while playing 3rd base with braces.
However, now that I&#8217;m a bit older, and a parent (of players who pitch from time to time [...]]]></description>
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