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.
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