Building Strong Relationships with 'Would You Rather?' Conversations

In this episode of 'Confident Calm and Clutch Car Ride Conversations,' host Valerie Alston introduces a fun and engaging way for parents and young athletes to build stronger relationships through conversation. The episode features a game of 'Would You Rather?' with a mix of silly, sport-related, and meaningful questions designed to spark laughter, curiosity, and connection. Valerie shares personal anecdotes and advice on the importance of spending time together and having open communication. Tune in for a delightful car ride conversation that fosters mental toughness, resilience, and confidence.

00:00 Introduction to Building Relationships Through Conversation

00:50 Inspiration Behind the Episode

02:04 Setting the Stage for 'Would You Rather?'

02:39 Diving into 'Would You Rather?' Questions

08:03 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

08:20 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Discussion questions:

• Would you rather always play in slow motion or always play with cartoon sound effects in the background?
• Would you rather have your parent cheer loudly at every game or silently support you from the back row?
• Would you rather get honest feedback that helps you grow or endless praise that feels good in the moment?
• Would you rather have to sing everything you say for a whole day or dance everywhere you go?
• Would you rather be able to teleport anywhere or be able to talk to animals?
• Would you rather win the championship but play your worst game, or lose in the first round but play your absolute best?
• Would you rather relive your best sports moment or go back and redo your toughest one with what you know now?
• Would you rather have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn?

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