E29 - Teens, Sportsmanship, and Navigating Disappointment

In this episode, Sonia welcomes Kimberly Snider, a strategic leadership coach and team builder, for an engaging conversation about raising resilient children. They discuss mindset management during unexpected challenges like airline strikes, the power of maintaining optimism, and how family travel teaches valuable life lessons. Kimberly shares insights from raising two sporty teenagers, exploring how competitive sports build character, teach sportsmanship, and help kids navigate disappointment. The conversation touches on emotional milestones like sending a child to university, the importance of acknowledging "this is the first time I've done this," and how parents and children learn together through life's adventures. Kimberly also reflects on a recent family trip to the Netherlands, where her teenagers discovered their Dutch heritage and contributed as capable young adults navigating European cities.  --- About Kimberly Snider Kimberly Snyder is a dynamic team builder, strategic leadership coach, and consultant who creates space for strategic thinking so leaders can accomplish audacious goals without burnout, overwhelm, or mediocrity. She is also the host of the Overflow podcast, which has over 100 episodes. Tune in to the Overflow podcast, and following Kimberly on Instagram @IAmKimberlySnider. Learn more about her work on her website. --- Did you like this episode? Remember to review, follow and share! Receive weekly parenting tips and reflections, and don’t miss an episode by signing up to my newsletter, Next Gen Connection.