Toxic Parents: How They Start (And How to Stop Them)

Toxic Parents: How They Start (And How to Stop Them)

June 18, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 96

About this episode

The episode discusses the development of toxic parent behavior in gym settings and how to prevent its impact on team culture.

Every gym owner has dealt with a toxic parent. The hard part is that most of them didn't start that way.In this episode, Danielle sits down with Kristen Wheeler from the Cheer Mom Podcast to discuss how toxic parent behavior develops, the warning signs parents often miss, and what gym owners can do to prevent drama before it impacts team culture. They also discuss parent group chats, athlete advocacy, difficult conversations, and how good families can unintentionally become part of the problem.If you've ever wondered why parent drama starts, spreads, and seems impossible to stop, this episode is for you.

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