How do you make the right decisions about your kids' sports and activities? Do you ever wonder when to let them quit, or when to push them to stick it out? As I'm doing my annual family activity evaluation, I'm sharing my honest struggles with things like the dance world's makeup and costume excesses. I also dive into the crazy "more, more, more" pressure in youth sports these days, especially hockey, and how we navigate it when all their friends are doing everything. I'll give you my top strategies for deciding what's right for YOUR unique kid and your whole family, ensuring you're fostering their growth and letting go of your dreams for them when their own may change.

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In this episode:

• 01:29 When to Prioritize Extracurriculars
• 05:20 My Struggles with Dance
• 07:27 The Importance of Parent Judgment & Kids' Freedom
• 11:30 My Appreciation for Dance 
• 14:24 The "More, More, More" Pressure in Youth Sports
• 15:34 The Dilemma of Specialization vs. Multi-Sport
• 17:40 How I Make Decisions for My Family
• 18:04 Strategy 1: Be Aware of My Own Judgment
• 18:35 Strategy 2: Be Aware of Outside Judgments & Talk to Kids
• 20:42 Strategy 3: Consider the Individual Child
• 23:18 Strategy 4: Letting Go of Your Dreams for Them
• 24:22 Strategy 5: Consider the Whole Family

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