The Land of Wishes is holding you back. Develop skill to elevate your parenting of your teen athlete and performer. Oh, how we know it's fun to hang out in The Land of Wishes!! But, you're better than that and you're striving to raise your Parental Unit game. Let us help! In this episode we unveil one of the best ways to take action and exit The Land of Wishes and step into the world of Making Things Happen. Thanks for being here and enjoy the show!

The Timestamps are here!

00:00 Loitering in the Land of Wishes

03:00 The Comfort of Goals and Aspirations

06:02 Skills as the Bridge to Reality

09:13 Communication: The Key to Parenting Success

12:10 Designing Environments for Success

14:58 Focusing on One Skill at a Time

17:56 Encouragement for Parents to Act--Let's Gooooooo!

Gold Nuggets:

• Loitering in the land of wishes can hinder progress.
• Comfortable aspirations can lead to stagnation.
• Goals should be accompanied by actionable skills.
• Communication is crucial for effective parenting.
• Skills are the bridge to achieving goals.
• Motivation can stem from skill development.
• Focusing on one skill at a time is effective.
• Designing environments can enhance success.
• Parents should model self-management for their kids.
• Encouragement is key for parents to take action.

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-Nate & Steve