Pushed Too Far? The Line Between Helping and Hurting Kids

This week, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly get real about one of the toughest parts of parenting—knowing when to support your kids and when you might be pushing too hard. From the world of competitive dance to everyday life, the moms open up about ambition, burnout, and the fine line between motivation and pressure.Brooke joins the conversation to share her perspective and offer advice for kids feeling unsure about their college path and future goals. The group also looks ahead to the next generation—will their grandchildren be dancers too? Between laughter and reflection, they talk about cherishing family trips, those priceless one-on-one car rides, and finding joy in simply being together. Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show!For even more DDM content including live chats and bonus material, check out https://www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly get real about one of the toughest parts of parenting—knowing when to support your kids and when you might be pushing too hard. From the world of competitive dance to everyday life, the moms open up about ambition, burnout, and the fine line between motivation and pressure.Brooke joins the conversation to share her perspective and offer advice for kids feeling unsure about their college path and future goals. The group also looks ahead to the next generation—will their grandchildren be dancers too? Between laughter and reflection, they talk about cherishing family trips, those priceless one-on-one car rides, and finding joy in simply being together. Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show!For even more DDM content including live chats and bonus material, check out https://www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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