Welcome back, Moms! This week, we’re diving deep into a topic that resonates with every busy sports mom – intentional parenting. Whether you're juggling practices, work, or family, it's easy to feel like time is slipping away. In today’s episode, I sit down with Crystal Obie, a homeschooling mom of five and executive life coach, to discuss how we can be more intentional with our time, resources, and most importantly, with our kids.

Crystal shares how she balances her own life, running a business with her husband and homeschooling her kids, and how this has shaped her unique perspective on parenting. Her tips on time management, creating quality moments even when life gets hectic, and using drive time with your athlete will give you some practical nuggets to try with your own family.

We also discuss something all of us can relate to: screen time. Crystal shares some refreshing insights on how to model responsible phone use and how we can guide our kids to consume content that actually benefits them. Spoiler alert – it’s all about intentionality and boundaries!

Lastly, for those homeschooling or thinking about it, Crystal is hosting a Free Homeschooling Summit this week (September 26-28) that covers a range of topics to help parents at any stage of their journey. The summit is totally free and packed with valuable content. Plus, I’ll be a guest speaker! Check the link in the show notes to register.

Whether you’re homeschooling or not, this conversation with Crystal is full of insights every parent can benefit from. Tune in, and let's start creating more intentional moments with our girls, both on and off the field!

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:47] Meet Crystal Obie, executive life coach, co-founder of Life in Launches, and homeschooling mom of five, who shares her tips on intentional parenting.

[00:01:30] Discover how Crystal balances homeschooling, parenting, and running a business with her husband.

[00:03:35] Learn about Crystal’s philosophy of equipping intentional parents to educate exceptional children.

[00:04:00] Tips on being intentional with your time and making every moment count with your kids.

[00:05:45] How parents of athletes can stay intentional amidst hectic sports schedules.

[00:09:15] Practical advice on turning drive time into quality time with your child.

[00:10:45] Managing screen time: Crystal’s strategies for modelling healthy phone use.

[00:14:00] How to help your kids be intentional about the content they consume online.

Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes

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Did you know? Mental training can lead to immediate improvements for young athletes! It’s all about helping them harness their mindset for peak performance on and off the field. Discover how integrating mental skills into sports training can transform an athlete’s game, confidence, and overall mental toughness.

What’s Covered:

• The Importance of Mental Strength. Learn how mental resilience plays a crucial role in an athlete’s success.
• Parental Influence on Mental Training. Insights into how parents can positively impact their child’s mental game.
• Effective Mental Training Techniques. Explore techniques like visualization, snapback routines, and the power of alter egos in sports.
• Rapid Impact of Mental Strategies. Understand how quickly athletes can start seeing changes from mental training.
• Building Confidence Through Support. The role of supportive parenting in nurturing an athlete’s mental growth.
• Personalizing the Mental Game. Tailoring mental training methods to fit the individual needs of young athletes.

Want to hear more on how mental training can transform your athlete’s game? Hear first-hand insights from moms whose athletes have been through the program! Listen to the full podcast episode for inspiring stories about the transformative power of mental training, along with actionable strategies you can use to support your young athlete!

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Mental strength and confidence in athletes with sports moms. Interviews with sports moms who have completed the program share their experiences and the positive changes they’ve seen in themselves and their daughters.

[07:41] Rewiring minds for parenting athletes.

[12:21] Parental support for children’s mental growth in sports.

[14:35] Sports mental training and its impact on a high school athlete.

[17:33] Mental toughness and self-awareness in sports.

[19:39] Managing pressure and nerves in sports.

[23:07] Using alter egos to improve mental toughness in sports.

[27:11] Basketball player’s improvement with visualization and snapback routine.

[29:33] Mental skills training for athletes with parents and coaches.

[32:16] Parenting and personal growth with a teenage girl.

[34:04] Parenting and mental strength for kids.

[37:07] Mental preparation for sports performance.

[38:44] Training length and speed of results in a program.

[40:38] Using a basketball program for personal growth.

[43:23] Parent’s experience with teaching mental toughness to their kids in sports.

[45:18] Impact of coach’s behavior on athlete’s performance and relationship with mother.

[46:16] Parenting and coaching a teenage athlete.

[51:31] Parenting and mental training for a child’s sports success.

[56:00] Parenting and letting kids lead their own journey.

[58:08] Mental preparation for sports games.

Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Is your daughter’s mental game holding her back from reaching her full potential on the field? What if I told you there’s a secret weapon that could help your daughter bounce back from mistakes faster, handle pressure like a pro, and skyrocket her confidence?

In this episode, I’m spilling the beans on mental training – the often overlooked but game-changing skill that’s transforming young athletes’ performances. Whether your daughter’s just starting out or eyeing that college scholarship, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss.

I’m answering YOUR questions about:

• When to start mental training (Hint: It might be sooner than you think!)
• Signs that your athlete could benefit from mental training
• How quickly you can expect to see results
• The sneaky-smart way to get your daughter excited about mental training
• Why investing in mental training now pays off big time in the future
• Plus, I’ll introduce you to our game-changing “Snapback Routine” that’s helping athletes recover from setbacks in seconds!

If you’re a sports mom looking to help your daughter strengthen her mental game, this episode is for you. Listen now and discover how to set her up for success both in sports and life! Tune in to the full episode and get all the answers.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Starting Mental Training at the Right Age

[04:58] Signs of Struggling with the Mental Game

[08:15] Connecting Mental Training to Athletes’ Goals

[10:11] Quick Results from Mental Training

[12:26] Presenting Mental Training to Athletes

[15:50] Encouraging Buy-In and Final Thoughts

Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.