We’re asking a powerful question: Is "it" optional or essential? What is "it?" Tune it to find out as we explore how the concept of "NECESSITY" can help you lead your teen more effectively, especially if they’re navigating high-stakes performance in sports or the performing arts. You’ll leave with tools that shift your mindset from transactional to transformational and from parenting...to coaching!

We’re diving into the deep end of the pool to get a bit uncomfortable. Yep, in the deep water we'll find out how the high performance habit of necessity creates clarity and most importantly, a deeper, better connection with your teen. This episode will challenge and encourage you to rethink what it means to be a high-performing parent.

The Timestamps

00:00 Is "it" Optional or Essential?

02:33 Understanding Purpose in Parenting

05:22 Exploring the 'Why' By Going Several Levels Deep

08:25 The Importance of Self-Reflection

11:19 Transformational vs. Transactional Parenting

14:08 The Golden Circle--Simon Sinek

16:40 Practical Exercises for Parents

19:20 Engaging with Your Teen

Takeaways

-What is really essential?

-Understanding your purpose as a parent is crucial.

-Courage is needed to confront personal shortcomings.

-Focusing on progress (the gain) is important.

-The 'why' behind parenting choices shapes actions.

-Transformational parenting builds deeper connections.

-Transactional parenting can create pressure on children.

-Going several "levels deep with 'why' questions leads to deeper insights.

-Engaging with your child's perspective is valuable.

-Self-awareness enhances parenting effectiveness.

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

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!

And, there’s more–there always isn't there?! If you’ve read this far you probably are totally nerdy and giddy about helping teen athletes and performers to excel. Well, we do too and that’s why we’re creating parent, uh coaching tools/courses/coaching at createtransformbecome.com. Check it out where you can pick up our 100% Free QOC Tool for parents (The Question Only Conversation!).

-Nate & Steve

If you're serious about high performance—not just for your teen, but for yourself as a parent, this conversation may be your wake-up call. We dive head first into the real reason our communication and connection with our teens often falls flat: low energy. There are some simple and strategic ways to turn this around!

Walk with us in this discussion on how we can better generate energy. That's right. We have the power (pun fully intended) to create energy rather than viewing it as a supply we have no control over. We touch on the four pillars that affect how you show up—sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental wellness—and how you can take simple steps to bring your best energy every day. Let's go moms and dads. We can win at work and at home!

The Timestamps!

00:00 "Leftovers" and Parenting Dynamics

02:27 Energy Management for Parents

05:00 The 4 Energy Pillars

08:11 Practical Strategies for Generating Energy

10:58 The Energy Connection

14:04 Showing up Better

16:55 Energy Audits and Self-Management

19:36 Simple Strategies for Parents

22:30 Awareness of our Energy Levels

Takeaways

-Leftovers can be a metaphor for the energy parents have left to give their teens.

-Energy management is crucial for effective parenting and leadership.

-The four pillars of energy are sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental wellness.

-Simple strategies can help parents manage their energy better.

-"Release tension and set intention" to prep for better interactions.

-Awareness of energy levels is key to improvement.

-Small tweaks can lead to significant changes in energy production.

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

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!

And, there’s more–there always isn't there?! If you’ve read this far you probably are totally nerdy and giddy about helping teen athletes and performers to excel. Well, we do too and that’s why we’re creating parent, uh coaching tools/courses/coaching at createtransformbecome.com. Check it out where you can pick up our 100% Free QOC Tool for parents (The Question Only Conversation!).

-Nate & Steve

If you're a high-performing parent trying to raise a high-performing teen, you know this already—it takes courage. Not always the “run-into-the-fire” kind, but the quiet, everyday kind: letting go of control, staying consistent, and having the hard conversations. In our milestone 100th episode, we celebrate YOU—the brave moms and dads who courageously shift from parenting to coaching on your quest to create magical relationships with your teens!

Sure, we're pumped we've published content for you every Monday for 100 weeks, but what we're most excited about is you and teaming with you to elevate your performance.

Here are a few questions to further help you level up your bravery as a parent:

• How can you demonstrate quiet courage on a consistent basis?
• What do courageous parents do that others don’t?
• What does "brave parenting" look like to you?

Gold Nugget Timestamps

00:00 The Courage to Let Go

02:39 Celebrating Parenting and Milestones

05:51 The Journey to 100 Episodes

08:35 Understanding Courage in Parenting

11:36 Courage in Everyday Actions

14:27 Defining Courage: What It Is and Isn't

16:14 The Impact of Small Acts of Courage

19:03 Questions to Foster Courage in Parenting

21:55 Demonstrating Courage Together

Takeaways

-Courage in parenting involves letting go of control as children grow.

-Happy BELATED Mother's Day and Happy Father's Day!

-Our journey to 100 episodes required commitment and courage.

-Courage is often found in small, consistent actions.

-Asking for help is a courageous act, especially for single parents.

-The parent-child relationship is argubly the most important one in society.

-Parents should reflect on their actions and how you can step up more.

-Defining what brave parenting looks like is a coaching supermove.

-Recognizing and counting wins as a parent helps build confidence.

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

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!

And, there’s more–there always isn't there?! If you’ve read this far you probably are totally nerdy and giddy about helping teen athletes and performers to excel. Well, we do too and that’s why we’re creating parent, uh coaching tools/courses/coaching at createtransformbecome.com. Check it out where you can pick up our 100% Free QOC Tool for parents (The Question Only Conversation!).

-Nate & Steve