For Parents

6 Ways to Support the Mental Well-Being of Your Little Leaguer®

Prepare and Plan for 2026

Now is the time to make sure you are thinking about the 2026 Little League^® season. Chartering, Insurance Enrollment, Central Registration, and more are underway, and background checks have reset as of October 1, making this a critically important time for you and your leagues.

General

“We Are Their Role Models,” by 2025 Little League Softball® World Series Championship Manager, Les Gaunt

April 23, 2026

Little League® started to play a prominent role in my life not too long ago. At the time, I couldn’t have ever imagined it having as big an impact on my family and me as […]

Proud Parent:

The stories below are shared as part of Little League’s #LLProudParent content series, sharing first-person reflections on their experiences with their child in the Little League program.

Values

“Cherish Every Moment,” by 2025 LLBWS United States Champion Manager, TJ Fechser

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League Officials
Parents

Softball

“Little League® is Where the Journey Begins,” by Danielle Lawrie, Two-Time Olympian and ESPN Analyst

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Parents

General

“Parenting is Not a Spectator Sport,” by Little League® Parent, George Springer Jr.

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Parents

Parent Tournament Resources:

Funding of Tournament Travel and Other Expenses for Parents and Families

June 11, 2018

Leagues are often asked to assist with the expenses of travel for parents and families. While these individual expenses can be daunting for some parents, leagues are encouraged to focus […]