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Feb 2024
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Kid's sport is back for another year – h...

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Kids sport is back- which means so is the life juggle of after school practice and training — and weekend matches. From establishing expectations to how you communicate with other parents in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team discuss what matters when it comes to starting the year right.

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