Episode 86: When Kids’ Sports become a Family Commitment with guest Handsome Face

Hello, hi! In Episode 86, we dive into a lively discussion about children and sports, exploring the question: Is it all a bit too much for parents? We'll bring you:

Our Personal Perspectives: Join Nick and Erin as they share their differing views and experiences with rep league baseball, especially after a summer filled with baseball adventures. Spoiler alert: Nick loved it, while Erin's enthusiasm may have dipped a bit.

Growing Up with Sports Influence: We delve into the contrasting childhood experiences Nick and Erin had regarding the influence of sports. This discussion sheds light on how they've come to choose their children's extracurricular activities as parents themselves.

Importance of Perspective: With kids' sports that can be quite demanding in terms of time and coordination, we stress the significance of maintaining a balanced perspective. Remember, it's supposed to be fun for everyone involved!

Finding Balance: We discuss the strategies for achieving a balanced family life while navigating the commitment to rep league sports.

Catch up on previous episodes with Nick:

• Episode 60: Eight ways to make better decisions with your Spouse
• Episode 51: Tired Parents are Tired with Handsome Face
• Episode 42: Video Games, Hot Takes, and Story time with Handsome Face
• Episode 30: Introverts and Extroverts with Handsome Face
• Episode 20: Medium Lady Talks to Handsome Face

Connect with Erin:

• Instagram: @medium.lady

• Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 

• Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify

• Instagram: @mediumladyreads

Key Terms:

• Kids and sports
• Parenting and rep league sports
• Balancing family life with sports commitments
• Children's extracurricular activities
• Rep league baseball
• Parenthood perspectives
• Making better decisions as parents
• Finding compromise in family time
• Parenting challenges and solutions
• Family discussions on children's activities
• Kids' sports influence on parents
• Sports in childhood and its impact on parenting