In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Joe Hashey to discuss how parents can balance career ambitions with a thriving family life. Joe, a former educator turned fitness industry leader, shares his powerful journey of recognizing the imbalance between work and family—and the life-changing steps he took to correct it. After his father’s passing, Joe began rethinking his family’s health, values, and long-term well-being. Despite professional success and a growing household, he found himself caught in the chaos of daily life. That realization led to the creation of The Strong Family Project, a structured approach to parenting that helps families: ✅ Define core values ✅ Build consistent routines ✅ Strengthen family bonds through daily habits and accountability Joe and Dr. Meeker break down the seven pillars of personal development, covering morning routines, family meetings, and practical strategies for divorced parents navigating co-parenting challenges. If you're looking for real-life solutions to managing work, parenting, and personal growth, this episode offers actionable advice on child development, screen time boundaries, family traditions, and fostering resilience in kids. Get expert parenting guidance from Dr. Meg Meeker—personalized coaching to help you raise strong, confident kids. Episode Highlights: 📌 00:00 – Welcome from Dr. Meg Meeker & Introduction to Joe Hashey 📌 01:42 – Joe’s Transition from Teaching to the Fitness Industry 📌 02:34 – Struggles of Balancing Work & Family Life 📌 03:29 – How the Pandemic Changed His Perspective on Parenting 📌 06:12 – The Birth of The Strong Family Project 📌 07:26 – Defining Core Family Values & Why They Matter 📌 10:08 – Parenting Challenges & Real-World Solutions 📌 16:09 – Managing Screen Time & Navigating Peer Influence 📌 20:50 – The 7 Pillars of The Strong Family Project 📌 26:30 – Co-Parenting & Strategies for Divorced Families 📌 29:28 – Personal Growth & Major Life Lessons 📌 32:23 – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways Meet Our Guest: Joe Hashey, M.Ed., is a former award-winning educator turned entrepreneur and family strategist. After earning his Master's in Education from Colgate University, he spent eight years as a high school teacher and youth coach before founding a personal training company inspired by his father’s passing from preventable health issues. Over 15 years, Joe became a recognized business leader, earning the Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Person of the Year in 2018. Realizing he was prioritizing work over family, he shifted focus and now applies his expertise as a business consultant and founder of The Strong Family Project, helping families create structure, define core values, and strengthen relationships. 🔔 Subscribe & Follow for expert parenting strategies from Dr. Meg Meeker and top guest experts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices