The mom or dad of modern football are constantly pushed in all directions. From driving her sons and daughters to practice and playing to volunteer her time for the food stand, a soccer mother is constantly on the move. Combine this with the demands of a 9 to 5 job, taking care of a home and having a successful marriage and you will have the recipe for the modern soccer mom. On the surface, it seems that there is not enough time in the day to achieve all that is required to be a successful soccer mother, but I hope that my 10 best soccer mom ideas will help you find some balance in your life. These 10 main ideas do not have a particular order of importance, but should be used as a guide to help you become a better Bubble soccer father.
1. Programming: the most obvious and what I consider to be the backbone of success is to have a defined schedule. Unfortunately, we do not go through life with a crystal ball and unforeseen events will happen, but to succeed you need a structure in your life and that is the result of a well-adjusted and organized calendar. All members of your family, including anyone who helps children, must understand and follow the daily schedule. I recommend using the integrated calendar of your smartphone or Google Calendar to write down the daily, weekly and monthly schedule. What worked best for my family is that every Thursday or Friday we cook a good family dinner and discuss the weekend and the schedule for the following week. This works best when all those who are involved in helping with their children are present so that all contributions and results can be compiled and disseminated and mitigated potential problems. Also, it’s nice to have dinner with friends and family weekly.
2. Organizational laundry: we all want our children to succeed, so it is better that we show them success at an early age. There are many adjectives to describe success, but a common thread that resonates in most people is the need for organizational skills. The common villain to be organized is laziness. Therefore, what worked best for my family is that we incorporate into our schedule the person responsible for washing clothes, which includes soccer uniforms, boots, socks and practice clothes. The mountain of clothes for a family of five people each week can be a daunting task and that is why my wife and I alternate this effort weekly. Washing clothes includes washing, drying, folding and, most importantly, storing. If your family is like ours, then you should address the weekly problem “Case of the lost sock”. Any suggestions here will be welcome because we cannot resolve it.
