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Anxiety Took My Breath Away. Here’s How I Got it Back.

So if my peace is dependent upon my own performance, my own success, my own character, my own children, my own circumstances, then I will NEVER FIND IT. Because none of those things will ever be up to par. None of those things will ever feel ENOUGH.

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Coaches, Teachers, Administrators: Our Schools Need You and Your Integrity

We’ve got to stop blaming the parents for the epidemic. Parents are always going to be passionate when advocating for their kids. Rightfully so, to some extent. We would love for all of us to lose our bias towards our children, but that probably won’t ever happen.

Family, Journal

5 Things You Don’t Have to Do (Even If You Feel Like Everyone Else Does)

Some of us are involved to extreme levels—doing team laundry, organizing fundraisers, or feeding the team every week. Others are content to be at games supporting the team and pitching in otherwise as needed. Neither way of doing it is right or wrong.

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Hey Girl, Stop “Should”ing All Over Yourself

The trouble we get into is thinking that where we “should” sit has anything to do with anything other than you and your family.

Faith, Family, Friendship, Journal

Friday Night Wife of the Week: Kelsey Jones of Junction City, Arkansas

One thing I've learned over the years is that, especially when kids come along, you need help – even if it's just someone to talk to about some of the "yuck" that comes with the season.

Family, Journal

My Kids Are So Much More Than Coach’s Kids

There are so many amazing things about the coaching life. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. But, as our sons get older, I’m learning to create space for them to flourish, and right now that means working a little harder at the “non-coaching” areas of life.