I took my son to a day of intensive basketball training a while back. Before workouts they play a game called "break the chain" to warm up, encourage teamwork and wake the kids up. I watched as a simple game became difficult because the kids were not working together. The coach eventually stopped everyone and explained to them that they could not win without acting as a team. It took them a while, but they finally got it. As I watched them, I realized that teamwork is a hard concept to grasp at any age. We are taught to take care of and worry about ourselves first. But this same thinking … [Read more...]
Pregaming with the Yankees, Peapod by Stop & Shop
Disclosure: NYC Dads Group has been compensated by Peapod by Stop & Shop for this post. All opinions are genuine. Read all the way to the bottom for a special sweepstakes offer from Peapod and the New York Yankees.
Have you ever missed a great moment at a sporting event because you were in line waiting for food? This happened to me last month during a charity softball game at Yankee Stadium. My kids were captivated by the game and asked me to get them some dinner from the concession stand. They were having such a great time that I couldn’t say no. I … [Read more...]Family-Friendly Baseball Options Aplenty In, Around NYC
Baseball season has arrived in New York! If you are looking for a way to enjoy a ball game with your kids this year, we have got your guide to family-friendly baseball in and around NYC right here. Family-friendly NYC baseball: Major Leagues New York Mets -- We've written many times over the years about how the Mets and Citi Field, by far, are the most family-friendly Major League Baseball option here in NYC. They offer ticket deals, giveaways and a post-game "kids run the bases" event on Family Sundays, which is every Sunday home game. They have an awesome fun zone to entertain kids, big … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 23
- Next Page »