“Why would you say that!”

Let’s make 2023 the year we ended our children giving us the “Why would you say that!” face? For your child it’s a tough day in the sporting arena, and their coach is in a deep and intense conversation with them. You know this is an important conversation. You...
#500wordletter by Kate Houghton

#500wordletter by Kate Houghton

Kate has spent years supporting childend and parents, she is a good friend to Non-Perect dad and this letter to her daughter touches on some wonderful and challenging themes for all sports parents. Enjoy. My dear Esme What words of wisdom can I share with the girl who...

Common Parenting Mistakes to avoid as sport returns

Our house is buzzing at the prospect of sport returning and as their parents, we have our hands firmly on the rudder of helping them navigate this return successfully. For some parents, your kids are buzzing with excitement and eagerness, for others you will see...

F-Word by Non-Perfect Dad

I got an invite to join a bunch of failures.  Receiving an invitation to join a failure group understandably created some mixed emotions. Was I to be grateful or insulted that Mitch (Steve Mitchell) thought I was suitably qualified to attend?!   Mitch gathered a...