When Sports Steal Family Time | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Summer’s not a break anymore for this parent—kids are packed with travel baseball and competitive soccer, weekends booked solid, vacations fading into hotel nights. They see the grit and teamwork, but miss the old family vibes: board games, swims, lazy nights. Their husband says it’s just how it is, but the parent’s not buying it. They’re asking: is it selfish to want one family vacation—even if it means missing games? The advice? Nope, not selfish. Sports build character, but family time matters more. Talk to your partner, then your kids—tell them you’re proud, but you need quality time…