<![CDATA[The Game Around the Game: A Family Guide to Youth Hockey and Beyond]]>Youth hockey can feel overwhelming long before it ever feels familiar. The rules, schedules, costs, emotions, pressure, and unspoken expectations show up all at once, and most families are left to figure it out as they go.

This podcast is meant to be your calm in the middle of that.

A place to understand what’s normal, what truly matters, and how to support your player without adding stress, pressure, or second-guessing yourself.

I’m a grandma and a proud supporter of my grandson, and I learned the world of youth hockey one step at a time, just like so many families do. What started as simply showing up to support turned into a deep appreciation for everything that happens around the game, not just on the ice.

This podcast helps make sense of it all: the schedules, the emotions, the costs, the expectations, and the things no one really explains. From Learn to Skate to Rec League, Rec Select, High School, and beyond, this is a space for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to show up with clarity, confidence, and calm.

Because hockey isn’t just about the game. It’s about the journey we take alongside our kids.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 18:14:00 GMTWed, 21 Jan 2026 03:22:17 GMT60Barbara<p>Youth hockey can feel overwhelming long before it ever feels familiar. The rules, schedules, costs, emotions, pressure, and unspoken expectations show up all at once, and most families are left to figure it out as they go.</p><p></p><p>This podcast is meant to be your calm in the middle of that.</p><p>A place to understand what’s normal, what truly matters, and how to support your player without adding stress, pressure, or second-guessing yourself.</p><p></p><p>I’m a grandma and a proud supporter of my grandson, and I learned the world of youth hockey one step at a time, just like so many families do. What started as simply showing up to support turned into a deep appreciation for everything that happens around the game, not just on the ice.</p><p></p><p>This podcast helps make sense of it all: the schedules, the emotions, the costs, the expectations, and the things no one really explains. From Learn to Skate to Rec League, Rec Select, High School, and beyond, this is a space for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to show up with clarity, confidence, and calm.</p><p></p><p>Because hockey isn’t just about the game. It’s about the journey we take alongside our kids.</p>episodicBarbaraworkplace101hub@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Welcome to The Game Around the Game: A Family Guide to Youth Hockey and Beyond]]>Welcome to The Game Around the Game: A Family Guide to Youth Hockey and Beyond.

This episode is the beginning of something special.


This isn’t just the launch of a podcast. It’s the start of a space where youth hockey feels a little less confusing, a little less overwhelming, and a lot more supportive. Whether you’re brand new to the rink or a few seasons in, you already know this world can feel like a lot.

In this first episode, we set the tone for what’s to come: a calm, honest, and encouraging guide to understanding the game around the game and learning how to support your player with clarity, confidence, and calm.

]]>cc862523-c616-4057-aed5-7af27830369cWed, 21 Jan 2026 04:59:47 GMT<p>Welcome to <i>The Game Around the Game: A Family Guide to Youth Hockey and Beyond.</i> </p><p></p><p>This episode is the beginning of something special.</p><p><br />This isn’t just the launch of a podcast. It’s the start of a space where youth hockey feels a little less confusing, a little less overwhelming, and a lot more supportive. Whether you’re brand new to the rink or a few seasons in, you already know this world can feel like a lot. </p><p></p><p>In this first episode, we set the tone for what’s to come: a calm, honest, and encouraging guide to understanding the game around the game and learning how to support your player with clarity, confidence, and calm.</p>no00:04:3611Welcome to The Game Around the Game: A Family Guide to Youth Hockey and Beyondfull