{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"High Performance Parenting | Biblical Wisdom for Raising Leaders of Faith, Character, and Purpose","title":"The Words Your Child Says to Themselves Matter | V162","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1040,"description":"What is your child saying to themselves when they make a mistake?\n“I’m terrible at this.”\n“I’ll never get it.”\n“Maybe I’m just not talented enough.”\n\nThose statements may sound harmless in the moment—but repeated negative self-talk can begin shaping what a child believes about themselves.\nIn Episode 162 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis continues his Champion Mindset conversation with his daughter Crissy as they explore the connection between self-talk, mental toughness, preparation, discipline, and performance.\nCrissy openly shares that she can be her own worst critic and has had to intentionally change the way she speaks to herself on the tennis court and in everyday life.\nIn this episode, you'll discover:\nWhy champions aren't simply born with stronger minds\nHow mental toughness can be intentionally developed\nWhy negative self-talk affects performance\nHow children unintentionally reinforce limiting beliefs\nWhat athletes can say after mistakes instead of attacking themselves\nWhy discipline now prevents regret later\nHow physical preparation and mental preparation work together\nWhy children need to focus on what they can control\nHow to help kids stop comparing their circumstances to others\nWhy becoming champion-minded requires changing daily habits\n\nCrissy explains that instead of reacting to a mistake with frustration, she's learning to respond with thoughts such as “It wasn't my best, but it was closer.” That seemingly small shift helps her remain in a productive mental state rather than spiraling into criticism.\nGreg also shares an important warning:\nYour subconscious starts believing what you repeatedly tell it.\n\nThat's why helping kids develop healthy, truthful, productive self-talk is about much more than sports.\nIt's preparing them for life.\n🎙️ Subscribe to High Performance Parenting as we help parents raise champion children in a crazy world.\n#HighPerformanceParenting #ChampionMindset #ChristianParenting #MentalToughness #ParentingAthletes","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/H0IbfPtuW5E6xA5h_64oA_tK4QtXvYFkJcFy39wuUKU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMjFh/Mjg1Y2E1MmNmYTlk/MDU1ZjhhY2NlMzcz/MjYzMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}