Are youth sports taking over your calendar? You’re not alone. In this episode, we—two moms raising three kids each in a sports-loving community—open up about the challenges and joys of navigating youth sports with kids aged 9, 7, 6, and 4.5.
We get real about what it means to be a sports family, how our own upbringings shape our decisions, and why it’s okay to press pause and ask:
“Is this still working for our family?”
You’ll hear:
- Why your childhood experience with sports might be influencing your parenting.
- The important questions we always ask before signing up for a new season.
- The emotional and logistical load of youth sports (and how we try to split duties with our partners).
- Our take on whether parents should coach their kids' teams.
- How to re-evaluate your family’s priorities when sports start to take center stage.
Whether you’re a seasoned sports mom or just entering the world of practices, tournaments, and team snacks, this episode will offer perspective, reassurance, and a whole lot of solidarity.
Tune in if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sports schedule, wondered if you're doing it “right,” or just need to hear that you’re not the only one Googling “how much is too much?” when it comes to youth activities.
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