http://hockeyjournal.com en-us en-us http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom-_Change_is_a_rewarding_part_of_the_journey As much as I sometimes long for the end of hockey season, I always mourn it when it actually happens. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom-_Change_is_a_rewarding_part_of_the_journey 2013-05-18T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom_on_camp_selection-_Get_input-_but_honor_your_instincts Choosing a camp is no time for hasty decisions. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom_on_camp_selection-_Get_input-_but_honor_your_instincts 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom-_Riding_the_wild_coaster_we_call_hockey It was a tough game, and I was white-knuckling my coffee cup, standing at the glass. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom-_Riding_the_wild_coaster_we_call_hockey 2013-03-04T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom-_Great_coaches_have_the_power_to_inspire The reality is that since we need coaches, parents are going to have to serve in that role. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom-_Great_coaches_have_the_power_to_inspire 2013-02-06T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom-_When_did_I_become_THAT_hockey_mom I always have had a special distaste for rabid sports parents. They rank right up there with spiders, crowded elevators and runny eggs in my “Book of Yuck.” Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom-_When_did_I_become_THAT_hockey_mom 2012-12-30T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom-_The_five_words_every_hockey_mom_dreads I alluded to Sam’s past experience in goal and how I was pretty sure that his appreciation of the position wasn’t going to translate to a desire to take up full-time residence between the pipes. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/The_Hockey_Mom-_The_five_words_every_hockey_mom_dreads 2012-12-15T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_Private_lessons_prove_to_be_a_powerful_tool Private lessons aren’t the answer for everyone, but they're something that time-strapped parents should consider. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_Private_lessons_prove_to_be_a_powerful_tool 2012-10-15T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_Let_kids_run_in_the_offseason_--_with_limits Participating in triathlons and kids running events over the summer can be a great way to build kids’ confidence in their athletic abilities. Sun, 23 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_Let_kids_run_in_the_offseason_--_with_limits 2012-09-23T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_When_a_7-year-old-s_Fathead_acts_selfish Following Tim Thomas' decision to take a year off, April Bowling sat down with her son Sam to talk about his favorite NHL player's questionable move. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_When_a_7-year-old-s_Fathead_acts_selfish 2012-08-10T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_How_do_I_spend_my_son-s_summer_vacation The Hockey Mom, April Bowling, debates whether to send her son, Sam, to hockey camp or put his gear away and have him take some time off. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_How_do_I_spend_my_son-s_summer_vacation 2012-07-17T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_Tryouts_turn_team_players_into_individuals There may be no “I” in “team,” but there sure is one in “evaluation.” This reality hit me while we were watching my son, Sam, at tryouts recently. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_Tryouts_turn_team_players_into_individuals 2012-06-17T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_Learning_perspectives_from_a_Mite NEHJ is proud to debut a new column this month, “The Hockey Mom,” by April Bowling. The column is aimed at parents who toil long hours to support their young hockey players. Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/hockeymom/2011-12/The_Hockey_Mom-_Learning_perspectives_from_a_Mite 2012-05-20T04:00:00Z