Lil' Kickers Pasadena

Our Lil' Kickers At Home Fun video series will help keep kids entertained and active at home. Each week, a soccer coach demonstrates an age-appropriate activity. In addition, this week, kids will learn how to play Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling, and hear who Kicker the mascot's favorite sports team is. https://bit.ly/LKatHomeFunWeekEleven

As our country begins to re-open after quarantine, a variety of emotions may also be emerging. Some of us may feel ready to bust out, some may be quite anxious or angry and others are just plain uncertain. As we start to think about re-engaging it might be a good time to plan how we are going to manage the emotions associated with doing so. That includes helping our children manage theirs. Read more: bit.ly/re-entry-thoughts

Our Lil' Kickers At Home Fun video series will help keep kids entertained and active at home. Each week, a soccer coach demonstrates an age-appropriate activity. In addition, this week, kids will learn how to play a golf game called "Backyard Par 3" and learn what Kicker the mascot's favorite restaurant is. https://bit.ly/LKatHomeFunWeekTen

Chores. For many, the word instantly congers up eye rolls and drudgery—especially when it comes to getting your family to help. Unfortunately, chores are a necessary part of life. Starting your kids off early with age-appropriate jobs helps set the tone for your expectations, creates a family rhythm of getting stuff done, teaches them important life skills and builds a sense of purpose and accomplishment.

Get inspired by our latest blog post and Parent.com article, where you'll find guidance on how to get your child started with chores. Read more: bit.ly/easy-chores

Our Lil' Kickers At Home Fun video series will help keep kids entertained and active at home. Each week, a soccer coach demonstrates an age-appropriate activity. In addition, this week kids will learn how to do "The Noodle Challenge" and learn what Kicker the mascot's favorite TV show is. https://bit.ly/LKatHomeFunWeekNine

Though toddlers and teenagers are going through different physical changes, other developmental changes are quite similar. Both are trying to differentiate from their parents, find their independence and figure themselves out. The problem? Neither have the maturity or verbal skills to understand, much less discuss, their feelings and needs.

The result is often a lot of misunderstanding and frustration. While there is no way to get through these years without a few ups and downs there are things parents can do to help kids find their voice in positive ways.

Read more: bit.ly/threenager-power-struggles

Our Lil' Kickers At Home Fun video series will help keep kids entertained and active at home. Each week, a soccer coach demonstrates an age-appropriate activity. In addition, this week, kids will learn how to make Balloon Cup Solo Racers, and learn what Kicker the mascot's favorite movie is. https://bit.ly/LKatHomeFunWeekEight

With school being out through summer break, we're bringing you boredom-buster ideas to keep kids creative. Get inspired with our latest blog post and Gathered article, where you'll find simple craft ideas that require minimal materials that are often easily found around the house. Check it out! I'd love to see what you create! Read now: bit.ly/craft-ideas

Looking for creative ideas on how you can entertain your child and keep them active? Lil' Kickers has created a weekly series of age-appropriate videos that have a soccer activity you can do at home, a fun non-soccer activity, and a Q&A session with our mascot, Kicker. This week, we show you how to play a game called "Bean Bag Toss" and Kicker tells us what his favorite sport is and dances to his favorite song!" https://bit.ly/LKatHomeFunWeekSeven

If you have more than one child you have probably discovered that not all parenting strategies work the same. We are all blessed with individuality which means we come hard-wired with unique ways of looking at and interacting with the world. Tailoring your parenting approach to match how your children get their needs met can create more effective parenting strategies, build stronger relationships and ease some of that tension that arises in daily life. Finding what works will take some trial and error but here are some tips that might help. Read now: bit.ly/parenting-multiples

Looking for creative ideas on how you can entertain your child and keep them active? Lil' Kickers has created a weekly series of age-appropriate videos that have a soccer activity you can do at home, a fun non-soccer activity, and a Q&A session with our mascot, Kicker. This week, we build Lego Balloon Racers and find out how far Kicker can kick a soccer ball! - https://bit.ly/LKatHomeFunWeekSix

Many of us are dealing with some additional stress and anxiety during these uncertain times. Hear what three experts have to say about how to encourage social-emotional health for yourself and your family while you’re at home. bit.ly/healthy-SEL