Healthy Sports Parents

Honest conversations for parents who care more about the kid than the scoreboard

Author: Jonathan Carone

Healthy Sports Parents is the podcast for parents who want to raise good humans, not just good athletes. Hosted by Jonathan Carone, this show cuts through the noise of youth sports culture with honest conversations, relatable stories, and simple tools to help you focus on what matters most.Because the game ends. The relationship doesnt.Get The Weekend Playbook - a short, no fluff email sent every Friday to help you be present before, during, and after your kid's game:https://healthysportsparents.com/playbook/Follow along on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.youtube.com/@HealthySportsParents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Sports

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BONUS: Nine Things We Hope Your Kid Learns Through Sports in 2026
Episode 17
Monday, 29 December, 2025

How youth sports can help your kid grow in 2026As we close out the year, Eric Williams and I sat down to talk through nine lessons we hope every kid learns through youth sports in 2026. This one is fun, honest, and packed with the kinds of conversations we all want our kids to experience as they grow up through sports.We walk through each lesson on a five minute clock. Some we nail. Others… we definitely race the buzzer. But every one of them points back to the bigger purpose behind these games our kids play.In this episode we talk about:• Separating confidence from performance• Handling hard things without giving up• Seeing mistakes as feedback• Why effort creates opportunity• Navigating big emotions in healthy ways• The everyday value of being coachable• How leadership starts with serving• Why accountability builds trust• Finding joy in the process, not just the outcomeIf you ever wonder what sports are really teaching your kid, this is the episode to start with.Here’s to a meaningful and healthy 2026 for you and your kids.---------FROM OUR SPONSORS:Strandzhttp://www.shopstrandz.comHSP20 for 20% offby 11:59pm 01/04/26Ball-Brand Goodshttps://ball-brand.com/CHILLY15 for 15% offNew episodes every Wednesday.---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents gear:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.