First Time Mom and Losing It

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We were never really a "soccer family" until we registered my daughter into summer soccer a year ago. We did it to keep her healthy and active during the summer. She loved the sport so much that we quickly became that dedicated soccer family. We love watching my now four year old run around the field as she tries out for those goals. It is also super cute seeing a team of little preschoolers in their soccer uniforms.


Things are even more exciting for this soccer family with the start of the The Olympic Games. Now that my daughter is four she actually understands what The Olympic Games are. We looked at the women's soccer schedule and marked down all the days they are playing so we wouldn't miss the games. My daughter wants to be just like Alex Morgan from Team USA, so we are definitely cheering her on.


Did you know that you can support The Olympic Games by shopping for P&G brands at Walmart to support Team USA? My family is supporting Team USA when we purchased the Always® Infinity Pads and Tampax Pearl Regular Tampons. Always® and Tampax has always been my go-to brands during that time of month. It made it super easy for me to participate in the #LetsPowerTheirDreams campaign going on right now at Walmart.

Even though the Always® Infinity Pads are made of a really light material called FlexFoam™they are still super absorbent and that can absorb 10X its weight. This makes it comfortable for me when I am sitting at my daughter's soccer games in this Texas heat. I alternate that time of month with the Tampax Pearl Regular Tampons which stop leaks before they happen! I love that they give me protection for up to 8 hours. The BUILT-IN BACKUP™ Braid gives me extra piece of mind when I know I don't have a bathroom near to run to at the games.

Do you watch the Olympic Games? Which P&G products would you buy to help support Team USA? 

When I started my daughter in soccer over the summer I didn't think much of it and just wanted her to get some exercise. It helped me get out and be active too by walking the track next to her soccer class. I didn't think she would love soccer as much as she does because she is such a girly-girl. Since she did so well in her soccer class and she loved it, we decided to put her again in the Fall.




We have our little routine every Saturday morning by eating a light breakfast and then preparing an on-the-go lunch to replenish after her class. I let her join me in the lunch making process so that she can really enjoy her lunch. This is one of the tricks I use to get my little picky eater to eat a nutritious lunch. We always start with a sandwich because it's so easy to take with us. This time she decided on a peanut butter and banana sandwich. Then we added some grapes in a little container. To finish off a balanced lunch we always add a Nesquik Chocolate Milk. The 8 ounces bottles are the perfect size for kids.


Since my daughter is hard at work giving her all in soccer class I love that Nesquik is giving her the nutrients she needs to restore tired muscles. With a 3:1 ratio of carbohydrates-to-protein it really is a fuel-packed addition to her after class lunch. The pre-made bottles are so convenient and fit right into her cute little princess lunch bag. She loves the taste of the chocolate milk and I love that it is free of artificial colors and sweeteners.


After her class is over I lay out a blanket and we have lunch together while we talk about the game. She gets so excited about all the new little drills she has learned and I just sit and smile while I listen to her talk a hundred words a minute!


Do your kids play Fall sports? How do they refuel after a game?

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About a year ago we got my daughter a cute little soccer ball and she has been kicking it around ever since. Once the dance season officially ended we enrolled her in a little soccer team with kids her age. She has been playing soccer for about a month now and since she enjoys it so much we enrolled her for another month in August.

Since the summer is here and  we are out and about with soccer, play dates, park days, beaches and more,these are the things I do to keep her safe.

1. Prepping Ahead: When I enrolled my daughter with the soccer organization I made sure to read as much as I could about them. I knew exactly what was expected of me as a parent and my daughter as a team player. Weeks before her first class I explained to her what was going on during class and got her excited about it. I was pleased that the soccer coaches emailed us the songs and cheers so that my daughter would be familiar with them.

2. Staying Hydrated: I make sure to always have ice cold water on hand during soccer class. On especially hot and sunny days the coaches stop on regular intervals for water breaks. My daughter loves water so this is super easy for us. I saw moms in her team begging kids to drink water and not juice so it is important that your child is used to drinking water.


3. Sunscreen: Whenever we are going out I make sure to slather on some sunscreen. We use a baby sunscreen that is waterproof and tear-free so I never have issues with sweat and dripping sunscreen hurting my daughter's eyes.


4. On-the-Go First Aid Kit: I always have antibacterial spray, bandages, ointment, after bite spray and sanitizer in my mommy bag.


5: Having piece of mind with accidental and supplemental coverage: Accidents are bound to happen and more often if your child plays summer sports. Aflac can help make sure you are prepared for the unexpected. A study from Bankrate.com showed that when it came to unexpected expenses like emergency room visits, only 38% of those that took the survey could cover the bill with money they already had on hand. With Aflac I know that if I find myself in a situation like this they have me covered and I don't have to deplete our bank accounts and savings. This is also especially important for us as a family with one income. Aflac’s new One Day PaySM promise can process accident claims in just one day so you can help get help you need right away.

How do you keep your kids safe in the summer?