Les Norman, a former Kansas City Royals player and host of the radio show, “Breakin’ the Norm,” joins the hosts to talk about parenting and sports.

Les talked about how when he was growing up, sports were an escape. He wanted to be part of something that was joyful and happy instead of the fighting and abuse he saw at home.

When he was married, he talked with his wife about parenting their children while he was an MLB player. Les knew he didn’t want to raise his children while on the road. He retired from professional baseball before his two boys were born. As they navigated parenting and sports, Les decided to coach his kids’ teams.

Les shared some of the ways parents can help sports and faith intersect. Sports can help teach kids biblical characteristics like:

Character

Teamwork

Respect

Perseverance

Before putting a child into a youth league, Les said every parent needs to ask themselves why. It cannot be motivated by an unfulfilled dream of yours or a need to pay for college when they’re older. Encouraging your children to participate in sports can be a healthy parenting tool, but parents must check their motives.

Les also highlighted the importance of balance for parents raising children who are playing sports. Not every moment, especially when they’re young, needs to be about the game or the team. Children are children at the end of the day, and they need time and space to be kids!

Join Les as he shares how to honor the Lord while navigating parenting and sports.

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