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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have 3 kids in travel sports and dh is gone during the week. Here is what has saved my sanity:
-don't guilt yourself for not watching practices or games. Its ridiculous that now some parents sit there and watch every practice. As my kids have gotten older, I see that these are the parents that drive coaches insane, too. This doesn't benefit anyone. Try to even it out between kids for what games you go to
-regularly use uber teen once they're 13. Or find a local car service/regular driver you're comfortable with. Split it w/ a neighbor/teammate if you don't want your kid on their own with a driver
-drop off the older ones early/pickup late as needed. Mine bring their homework and can generally knock out a subject while waiting
-vet your carpools carefully. Some are more of a pain than they're worth - if you're driving 20 mins each direction out of your way, better to have your kid wait after practice/games. Also make sure there is not a mooch family who will constantly get out of their turn. I have found carpooling w/ just one other family is a lot easier than these mega carpools I see where you end up having to leave 45 mins early to make all the stops, you waste time organizing, etc
-Make an easy dinner before everyone starts going in different directions. This can be as simple as setting out a rotisserie chicken and some warmed up pre-made sides. It's just easier when it's there and the kids can grab as they come and go
-don't guilt yourself b/c you're not having homemade dinners or family dinner time. This phase of everyone going in different directions is short-lived. You're oldest will be driving herself in no time![/quote]

It’s not really short lived. Many families live like this all of middle school and high school which is the majority of what your child will remember from childhood. [/quote]

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