Our Kids Play Hockey The Top 5 Mistakes Hockey Parents Make In The Summer (And How to Avoid Them)
Are you making these 5 summer hockey mistakes with your kids? 🏒☀️
In this eye-opening episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee MJ Elias, Christie Casciano, and Mike Bonelli reveal the top five mistakes hockey parents make during the summer—and how to avoid them before they derail your child’s development or love for the game.
From packing the schedule with camps to losing sight of what summer is really for, this conversation will shift your mindset and help you make better, more balanced choices during the off-season.
🔥 Highlights Include:
- How too many camps can do more harm than good 🧊
- Why free play and rest are critical for long-term success ⚽🎨
- The importance of staying flexible and following your child’s energy 🌞
- How parents unintentionally add pressure—and how to stop 💬
- Strategies to prioritize emotional wellness without losing momentum 🧠
Whether your kid’s chasing a dream or just chasing pucks, this episode delivers the perspective and practical tools to make this summer their best one yet—on and off the ice.
🎧 Tune in now and rethink your approach to summer hockey parenting!
💬 Have thoughts or questions? Drop us a line at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com
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