34. Manners, Mealtimes & Meltdowns: Real Talk for Sports Moms

Manners matter — and as sports moms, we’re teaching them everywhere: at the dinner table, in the locker room, at restaurants, and in real life.In this episode of The Official SportsMoms Playbook Podcast, hosts Yaritza and Rachel dive into the often hilarious, sometimes frustrating, and always important topic of teaching manners to our kids. From food etiquette and table manners to bathroom habits, eye contact, respect, and being a good teammate, this conversation is full of real-life stories, relatable parenting moments, and practical takeaways you can actually use.Inspired by a parenting book built around 52 essential manners, the moms talk about how small conversations at home can shape big behavior changes in public — without shaming, forcing, or power struggles. They also unpack how manners connect to emotional intelligence, body awareness, food relationships, and sportsmanship.You’ll hear stories about:Teaching kids how to politely decline food without offending othersNavigating food sensitivities and public settingsWhy forcing kids to “clean their plate” can backfireBathroom manners, table manners, and respect for shared spacesRaising kids to be respectful teammates on and off the fieldReal mom hacks for restaurants, social events, and busy schedulesWhether you’re parenting toddlers, elementary-age kids, or entering the moody pre-teen years, this episode will make you laugh, nod along, and maybe rethink how you approach manners in your home.Sponsored by Play PitsStay #FunkFree with Play Pits: an all-natural, mom-made deodorant that’s safe for kids and strong enough for parents. Shop Play PitsUse code MomMVP for 15% off: https://play-pits.myshopify.com/?ref=MomMVP------------------------------Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsportsmommvpShop The Official Sports Mom MVP Merch: https://officialsportsmommvp.myshopify.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-mom-playbook--6315731/support.Connect with Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsmomplaybook/Shop: https://officialsportsmommvp.myshopify.com/