Youth sports touch the lives of millions of children and teens every day. Being part of a team, learning new skills, and improving health are all part of the positive impact. Unfortunately, well-intentioned parents can negate that positive impact. Parental involvement in youth sports can rob teens of the learning opportunities and the fun of playing sports, and it can even contribute to burnout. Tune in as Mighty Parenting Podcast hosts Sandy Fowler and Judy Davis interview Janice Meredith to learn how we can support our kids and allow them to get the most out of their sport experiences.
In Real Talk we're looking at the sandwich generation. There are millions of people who are caring for aging parents at the same time they are still raising their children. They are called the Sandwich Generation because they are the filling between two sets of people who need care from them. While there is a lot of talk about how hard this can be and the impact on caregivers, Judy and Sandy take a different view of it and discuss how you can use this experience to be a better parent. They share some of their experiences and how you can use the situation to capitalize on the teaching opportunities it affords.
 
A Favorite Quote from the Show:
Sports are fun, but nothing is more important than who your child becomes in the process of playing.
 
Our Guest:
Janis B. Meredith is a parenting coach, international blogger, and book author who focuses on providing resources to help parents raise champions. She and her husband, Ted, have raised three kids who played sports from age 4 through college, and are now engaged in successful careers. She is passionate about helping parents as they strive to raise their children as champions. To learn more or connect with our guest, visit jbmthinks.com
 
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