Our Kids Play Hockey: The Hidden Stress Of Being A Hockey Parent
Episode Description
Feeling the weight of being a hockey parent? Youre not alone. In this heartfelt and honest episode, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli open up about the mental and emotional load that comes with youth hockey the long weekends, the money, the pressure, and the expectations we quietly carry. In this conversation:Why so many parents tie their own worth to their kids performance The guilt, stress, and second-guessing that come after every gameHow money, time, and competition fuel anxiety for hockey familiesWhy behaviornot outcomesshould be your real win metricWhat emotional resilience really looks like at home and at the rinkWhy family first isnt just a saying its a sanity saver Key moments include:Christies powerful reminder that youth hockey is the good old days.Lees story of skipping practice to prioritize family and why it mattered more.Mikes candid reflections on managing expectations as both coach and parent.At the end of the day, this episode is a deep breath for every parent whos ever thought, Am I doing enough? Spoiler: You are. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: The Mental Load of Being a Hockey Parent: Managing Pressure, Guilt & Joy Listen, laugh, and remember youre not crazy, the hockey world is.#OurKidsPlayHockey #HockeyParenting #YouthHockey #SportsParenting #MentalHealthInSports #ParentPerspective #ChristieCascianoBurns #LeeElias #MikeBonelli #HockeyLife #FamilyFirst #YouthSportsBalanceClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now at hockey.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube