How To Support Your Kid's Dreams Without Pushing Too Hard (with C.J. Watson; 10-year NBA veteran + D1 Dad)
From Healthy Sports Parents · 44:38
Show by Jonathan Carone
How do you know when you're helping your kid chase their dreams and when you're pushing them too hard?Former NBA player C.J. Watson knows what it takes to compete at the highest level but when he became a sports parent, he wasn't sure he wanted his daughters to play sports at all. He'd seen firsthand how pressure, expectations, and demanding parents could take the joy out of the game.Now, as the father of three daughters, including a standout volleyball player, C.J. has learned how challenging it can be to support a kid with big dreams while making sure those dreams remain their own.In this episode of Healthy Sports Parents, C.J. joins Jonathan Carone to talk about finding the line between encouragement and pressure, why kids have to want success for themselves, and how parents can help their athletes navigate difficult moments without taking over their journey.They also discuss the role C.J.'s parents played in helping him through some of the hardest moments of his basketball career, what he wishes he'd done differently as a sports dad, and why being present for his daughters matters more than anything they accomplish on the court.Whether your kid dreams of playing professionally or simply loves being part of a team, this conversation is a reminder that our job as parents is to help them pursue their goals while protecting the relationship that matters most.--------FROM OUR SPONSOR:Get a free sample pack with any LMNT purchaseDrinkLMNT.com/HSPPre-order The Pivot 2.0 or get 15% off your Escape insolesAndiem.comCode: HSP15OFF--------HEALTHY SPORTS PARENTING COURSEGet access at HealthySportsParenting.com.--------MORE FROM C.J.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietstorm_32C.J's books: https://cjpens.comQuiet Storm Foundation: https://quietstormfoundation.org--------Get your Healthy Sports Parents shirts or hat: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/healthysportsparentsNew 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.
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