355: Hot Takes on Youth Sports with Chandler Ashcraft
Today, we’re talking all things motherhood, mindset, and youth sports with Chandler Ashcraft, the creator behind @chanwiththeboys and founder of Moms Away. Chandler brings her background in education and her experience raising four boys to the conversation, sharing why perspective can help us take the pressure off, how to set developmentally appropriate expectations for our kids, and why confidence often comes from being willing to do hard things. We also get into the reality of youth sports, from the pressure to do more to the mental load that comes with keeping everyone’s schedules moving, and how to make choices that actually fit your family.
Key Topics Covered
How exposure to hard moments builds confidence and resilience
Teaching kids to take ownership of their attitude, effort, and response
Why confidence, especially for women, is built through failure and trying again
How to evaluate the tradeoffs that come with youth sports
Keeping the long game in mind when making decisions for your family
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