In this episode of Parenting Great Kids , Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Joe Hashey to discuss balancing career ambitions with a thriving family life. Joe, a former educator turned fitness leader, shares his journey of recognizing work-family imbalance and the steps he took to correct it. After his father’s passing, he re-evaluated his family’s health and values, leading to The Strong Family Project —a structured approach to parenting that helps families: ✅ Define core values ✅ Build consistent routines ✅ Strengthen family bonds through daily habits Dr. Meeker and Joe discuss the 7 Pillars of Personal Development , covering morning routines, family meetings, and strategies for co-parenting. They offer practical advice on child development, screen time boundaries, family traditions, and fostering resilience in kids. Episode Highlights: 📌 00:00 – Welcome & Intro to Joe Hashey 📌 01:42 – From Teaching to Fitness Industry 📌 02:34 – Struggles Balancing Work & Family 📌 03:29 – Pandemic’s Impact on Parenting 📌 06:12 – The Birth of The Strong Family Project 📌 07:26 – Defining Core Family Values 📌 10:08 – Parenting Challenges & Solutions 📌 16:09 – Managing Screen Time & Peer Influence 📌 20:50 – The 7 Pillars of The Strong Family Project 📌 26:30 – Co-Parenting Strategies 📌 29:28 – Personal Growth & Life Lessons 📌 32:23 – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways Meet Joe Hashey: Joe Hashey, M.Ed. , is a former educator turned entrepreneur and family strategist. After earning his Master’s from Colgate University, he taught for eight years before founding a fitness company inspired by his father’s passing. Recognized as a Small Business Person of the Year in 2018, Joe later shifted focus to helping families build structure and strong relationships through The Strong Family Project . Our Sponsors: 🌿 DeepCozy – 15% off sinus relief at deepcozy.com with code DRMEG ⌚ Amazfit Active 2 – 10% off AI-driven coaching at amazfit.com/DRMEG 🥗 Hungryroot – 40% off + a free item in every box for life at hungryroot.com/drmeg (code DRMEG) 💰 Acorns – Start investing with just your spare change. Download the Acorns app or visit acorns.com/drmeg to get started. ❄️ Heat Holders® – 15% off cozy winter gear at heatholders.com (code DRMEG) 🏥 Equip Health – Virtual eating disorder treatment at equip.health.com/drmeg 🔔 Subscribe & Follow for expert parenting strategies from Dr. Meg Meeker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
