{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f39943a2a9d1448bb342a9e/63910fc5643154001167a9e9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Linda Flanagan: Parenting is a Sport","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f39943a2a9d1448bb342a9e/1663343355438-a6f530255ca0e93d4817f108640f77ab.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock interviews Linda Flanagan, author of&nbsp;<em>Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports—and Why It Matters</em>. Julie asks Linda about her book, why sports are so important to children in an age where kids spend so much time online, how youth sports became a serious business, and the consequences of putting pressure on kids and parents alike to excel in competitive sports.</p><p>--</p><p><em>The Bespoke Parenting Podcast</em>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<em>about</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>for</em>&nbsp;parents who are tired of being told how to do it. There’s no one way to parent—there are as many ways as there are kids. Parenting styles, strategies, and philosophies should be bespoke—tailor-made to fit you, your family, and most importantly, your kids! Twice a month,&nbsp;<em>Bespoke</em>&nbsp;host Julie Gunlock is joined by a variety of guests who are parenting the way they see fit.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can listen to the latest&nbsp;<em>Bespoke</em>&nbsp;episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/5f39943a2a9d1448bb342a9e/episodes/iwf.org/connect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">iwf.org/connect</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sign up for our emails here:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://iwf.org/sign-up\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://iwf.org/sign-up</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/5f39943a2a9d1448bb342a9e/episodes/www.iwf.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.iwf.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://iwf.org/sign-up\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://iwf.org/sign-up</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Subscribe to IWF’s YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/IWF06\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/IWF06</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow IWF on social media:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>- on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/iwf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></p><p>- on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p>- on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://instagram.com/independentwomensforum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#IWF #Bespoke #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues</p>","author_name":"The Bespoke Parenting Podcast"}