Parents! CHAOS alert! Ever feel like you're drowning in the chaotic shuffling of schedules, calendars, practices, carpools, uniforms, and GPS instructions?! Well, you probably are! Let's throw you a rescue donut (and maybe a chocolate one, too) and help you create some clarity and control. Want to know how you can turn your family scheduling chaos into "organization on the go?" OK, we've got something for you that you'll wish you had yesterday!

In this week's episode, Zoya Lehrer, co-founder of Orgo--the shared calendar app for crazy busy sports parents--shares the origin story of this amazing app. While on her journey as a supermom managing the messiness of scheduling and organization with three very athletic and active daughters, she and her hubby, and her girls were NOT feeling the joy. They were feeling the pain! The Lehrer family eventually reached a point where the chaos--and we're talking CHAOS in all caps--was as Zoya puts it: untenable!! So she decided to leave the fin-tech corporate world and is now on a mission to help parents just like her, and YOU, to calm the chaos.

Tune in to hear Zoya discuss the fascinating and essential concept of "time literacy," and why we as moms and dads (along with our kids) MUST understand it!

This is a must listen for your crazy busy parents smack dab in the middle of those precious, youth sports and teenage years!!

The Timestamps!

00:00 The Chaos of Family Sports Scheduling

09:28 Understanding Time Literacy

19:14 The Emotional Toll of Parenting Kids in Sports

28:39 Building a Support Team at ORGO

37:55 Navigating the Balance of Activities & Choices

37:06 Family Values and Measuring Success

39:45 The ORGO Approach to Family Organization

47:12 Finding Calm in the Chaos of Parenting Your Young Athletes & Performers

49:39 Getting Started with ORGO--Let's Keep it Simple for You

Hey there Most Valuable Parents!

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

We'd be even more grateful (if that's possible) if you would like, review, comment or SHARE an episode wherever you find us. This helps us to become more visible to other Most Valuable Parents like yourselves--thank you!

-Nate & Steve

Hey there high achieving moms and dads! Are you ready to fill your parenting and coaching pan with some gold nuggets?! Simon Timms is in the house and he's got 30 years of parenting wisdom to share. As an experienced father, husband, and licensed therapist Simon knows the ins, outs, ups, and downs of communicating and connecting with teens, especially when the stakes are high and the going is tough! You're going to love this one!

The Timestamps!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Parenting Challenges

00:57 Simon Timms: Background and Experience

07:57 Understanding Teen Pushback

10:49 The Importance of Validation in Parenting

16:42 Navigating Expectations and Communication

22:13 Addressing Negative Core Beliefs in Teens

27:01 The Role of Non-Parental Adults in Helping our Teens

28:26 Building Resilience in our Teens

31:07 Understanding Insecurities in Parenting

33:01 Radical Acceptance and Self-Awareness

35:36 Mindfulness and Self-Care Practices

39:04 The Role of Martial Arts in Self-Discipline

44:07 Creating a Safe Haven for Teens

47:31 Transitioning from Parenting to Coaching

52:17 Recognizing When to Seek Therapy

Hey there Most Valuable Parents!

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

We'd be even more grateful (if that's possible) if you would like, review, comment or SHARE an episode wherever you find us. This helps us to become more visible to other Most Valuable Parents like yourselves--thank you!

-Nate & Steve

Whooa parents! Here's a must listen if you want to simplify the complexities of the recruiting process for your young athlete! David Hitz and Athlete Narrative to your rescue!! Let's get real and learn the importance and best practices of personal branding, your role as a Most Valuable Parent, and how technology can become your athlete's trusted guide in recruitment.

Tune is as we engage with David and discuss the common mistakes parents and athletes are making in their efforts to reach out to coaches and colleges! Listen to some success stories that inspire hope for your young athlete! And to make it all even more amazing, learn how EXTREMELY affordable this is for YOU and the masses! Athlete Narrative is changing the recruiting game one athlete at a time!

The Timestamps!

00:00 Introduction to Athlete Narrative

04:05 Simplifying the Recruiting Process

08:36 The Importance of Finding Opportunities

11:36 The Numbers Game in Recruiting

13:02 Affordable Solutions for Families

13:51 When to Start the Recruiting Process

15:11 Parental Involvement in Branding

17:17 Signing Up for Athlete Narrative

19:26 Building Your Radar Page

21:15 Emailing Coaches Effectively

22:43 Navigating the Conversation: Technical Challenges and Solutions

23:33 Exploring Personal Branding and NIL in Sports

23:54 The Role of Coaches in Athlete Recruitment

24:53 Simplifying the Recruitment Process for Coaches

26:50 Common Mistakes Parents Make in Recruitment

28:08 The Evolution of Recruitment Strategies

30:46 Affordable Solutions for Aspiring Athletes

33:29 The Importance of Hope in Recruitment

38:07 Success Stories: Real Impact of the Service

42:43 Connecting with Athlete Narrative: Final Thoughts

Hey there Most Valuable Parents!

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

We'd be even more grateful (if that's possible) if you would like, review, comment or SHARE an episode wherever you find us. This helps us to become more visible to other Most Valuable Parents like yourselves--thank you!

-Nate & Steve