Episode 26: Reclaiming Moms Sideline Smile

Somewhere between sign-ups, try outs, and endless tournaments, the fun we once felt at our kids’ games can quietly slip away — and sometimes, without realizing it, we Sports MOMS help it happen.

In this episode of MOMs Running Point, I share a personal “sideline face” wake-up call, the surprising difference I felt watching a friend’s child play, and why that matters for our own kids’ joy.

We’ll break down three ways we might be unintentionally adding pressure — turning sports into a job, showing up with unspoken expectations, and making every game feel like the “only chance” for their future. Then, we’ll flip it around with three practical ways to put the fun back in the game — for them and for us. Because when joy takes the lead, everybody wins.

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