Today, another installment in our ongoing series "Least Essential Youth Sports Products of 2009." Delight the 3-year-old rowing enthusiast in your home with this thoughtful gift.
Friday, March 27, 2009
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A forum to discuss the myriad ways in which adults struggle to find their place in youth sports. I welcome your observations and experiences.
Praise for Youth Sports Parents
Marie Hardin, associate director of the Center for Sports Journalism at Penn State University, also gives props to Youth Sports Parents at her blog, "Sports, Media & Society."
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- Television
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- the Onion
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- Toyota
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- Why Do you play sports?
- Wii
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