{"id":702,"date":"2024-07-24T02:18:22","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T02:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loveyourschool.org\/westvirginia\/?p=702"},"modified":"2024-07-24T02:18:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T02:18:22","slug":"71-finding-balance-in-extracurricular-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loveyourschool.org\/westvirginia\/2024\/07\/24\/71-finding-balance-in-extracurricular-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"71. Finding Balance in Extracurricular Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-15452023\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2032756\/15452023-71-finding-balance-in-extracurricular-activities.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-15452023&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In this summer episode of\u00a0<em>We Have Hope<\/em>, I am joined by a special guest, my husband Ed, as we dive into the challenges and triumphs of managing extracurricular activities for our three children. Ed, a seasoned special education teacher, shares his insights, offering a unique perspective as we are both parents and educators.<\/p>\n<p>We discuss our family\u2019s journey through various schooling decisions, balancing educational needs with extracurricular activities, and maintaining family values amidst a busy schedule. Listen in as we explore strategies for effective communication, fostering independence in our kids, and ensuring everyone gets the support they need.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re navigating multiple sports seasons, considering different educational paths, or just looking for ways to keep family time a priority, this episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories. Don\u2019t miss this insightful conversation that promises to inspire and resonate with parents everywhere!<\/p>\n<p><b>Episode Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet my special guest, my husband!<\/li>\n<li>How we manage extracurricular activities.<\/li>\n<li>Parent-led vs. kid-led decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Family Core Values &amp; togetherness.<\/li>\n<li>Our kids weigh in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>More on Love Your School\/Links Mentioned in Episode:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loveyourschool.org\/we-have-hope-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Questions? 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