In today’s episode I sat down with Asia Mape who is an Emmy award winning sports journalist, former college athlete, a mother of 3 daughters, and the founder of I Love to Watch You Play. In this convo we dove deep into the challenges and pressures that parents face in navigating the world of youth sports, and the impact this has on kids.

Here are some key takeaways and highlights from this episode:

1. Support without pressure: Asia highlighted the importance of guiding and supporting kids in their sports endeavors without pressuring them. Encouraging open communication and understanding their individual desires and goals is crucial.
2. Balancing support and autonomy: We discussed the need for parents to strike a balance between offering guidance and allowing kids to make their own decisions. Setting boundaries, encouraging diverse interests, and being aware of signs of burnout are essential.
3. Tech boundaries & resources: We also talked about the impact of technology on kids and the need for setting boundaries as a family to prevent addiction and burnout. Asia shared valuable resources at ilovetowatchyouplay.com and on her social media, providing support for parents navigating the youth sports world.

Visit https://ilovetowatchyouplay.com/ to learn more and access amazing resources