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A podcast dedicated to all busy parents. You are doing your best to raise your children in the midst of all the noise. Listen and read to every day stories of parents who are truly making a difference in their children’s lives, workspace and community. We hope that these stories inspire you to keep…

Parenting in Queens


    • Jul 3, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Changing the world one birth at a time with Midwife Shar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 19:13


    Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Today on the show we welcome guest Shar La Porte. Inside this episode we talk about Shar’s parenting approach, what helps her recover from a bad day what Motherhood means for her.  […]

    Stay at Home Working Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 25:44


    Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest On today’s episode get to chat with Adanna; full time blogger and mom of three kids.  Inside this episode we talk about life before kids, breast feeding journey, remote learning  routine, and […]

    NYC Public School Teacher and Mother of Two Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 26:25


    Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Today on the show we welcome Onica Jackson. she is a New York City public school teacher and a mother of two boys. Inside this episode we talk about her routine during […]

    Being your most authentic self with Andrea

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 43:46


    Welcome to Parenting in Queens. I am your host Cesia Falcon, and in every episode, I get to speak to incredible people that are honest about their parenting journey and why they choose to raise their children in Queens. I hope this is a channel for empathy and community building. Today’s episode is Andrea, she […]

    Multi-passionate girl dad Eli Weistein

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 29:24


    Today’s guest is Eli Wesitein he is husband representing the area of Kew Gardens, he is the father of a 9 month old baby girl, he is a therapist and motivational speaker. In this conversation , we learn about ADhD, Chrome’s disease, how he recovers from a bad day. He gives an insight about his […]

    Advocating for all immigrant parents with Julie Schwieter-Collazo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 43:40


    Welcome to Parenting in Queens Podcast Welcome to Parenting in Queens, where we like to connect with amazing moms and dads right her in our own borough.   In today’s episode we chat with  Julie Collazo; she is the mom of Three kids raising her children in  Long Island City. We discuss her approach to parenting, […]

    Ever evolving Motherhood with Thuy Petersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 34:37


    Welcome to Parenting in Queens Podcast Thank you for tuning in to our episode with Thuy Petersen. She is a mother of three children.  When we recorded this episode she was pregnant with her third child. After finishing recording I get an email saying that she was heading to the hospital! We got so lucky […]

    Kim Calichio, professional chef and founder of The Connected Chef

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 44:08


    Welcome to Parenting in Queens, where we like to connect with amazing moms and dads right her in our own borough.   I am so excited for season 2. Thank you for joining me. We will listen from more parents who are truly making a difference in their children’s lives, work-space and community. I hope that […]

    From Indonesia to Queens: A woman’s journey to motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 30:29


    Welcome to another episode of Parenting in Queens! In this episode we will learn from Rakhmi. In Indonesia she was a working woman in the business sector and now she is at stay at home mother. Rakhmi tells us about her journey to assimilate into a new city and how she dealt with post-partum. She […]

    Home birth story with Nao Motomatsu

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 48:07


    Welcome to Parenting in Queens! I am so appreciative of your time and so grateful you are here tuning in. Nao Motomatsu shares her journing into becoming a mother. Nao explains how she keeps a healthy life style before conceiving and continues to this day now that her daughter is 3 years old.  In our […]

    Andrea & Josh’s Home Birth Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 39:20


    Today’s episode we listen to a home birth story. Andrea & Josh planned a home-birth from the time they found out they will be welcoming a baby.  We discuss their journey into choosing a home-birth and how Josh became quickly on board with Andrea’s wishes to give birth at home. We go into detail about […]

    Childbirth educator Lisa G. Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 45:08


    Welcome to Parenting in Queens! For today’s episode I welcome guest Lisa G. Taylor who is a Childbirth Educator in Astoria.  First we discuss about the best advise she was given to keep a healthy relationship with her husband when raising young children.  In addition Lisa is a city schooler. She teaches her two children […]

    Aurora Satler on how to take the stress away from meal time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 50:42


    Welcome to Parenting in Queens Thank you for allowing us to be part of your busy day! Our guest today is a boss mom! She is a wife and mother of two young children living in Astoria. Aurora is a chef, recipe developer, and a food stylist. She is also an award winner author for he cookbook The Ultimate New Mom's Cookbook.  Aurora's gift is  in the kitchen; she feeds a variety of meals to her family that they love to eat! So we dive into her approach to creating a simple foodie culture for her family.  We also learn a more about how growing up influenced her to becoming a force in the food industry, the behind the scenes of making her cookbook, how to nourish a pregnant woman, a nursing mother,  how to introduce solids,  her take of BLW vs. Puree, incorporating toddler meals into family meals and so much more! I am so obsessed with her work and I believe that her cookbook is truly the Ultimate one for any moms out there. Find out why by tuning in our latest episode! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Links to visit Cookbook:  https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-New-Moms-Cookbook-Nutrition/dp/1624145663 Website: http://aurorasatler.com FREE recipe alert! Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze Makes 8 lg scones Ingredients: 3 ½ cups self rising flour 1/3 cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ginger powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 ¼ cup heavy cream 1 can 100% pumpkin Glaze: 4 tablespoons butter ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup maple syrup  Preheat the oven to 425. In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, salt, ginger and cinnamon until well mixed. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and then add in the heavy cream and pumpkin and fold in with a spatula until just mixed. You don’t want to overwork the flour, so simply mix until you don’t see any traces of flour on the bowl or in pockets in the batter. Drop your batter onto a well floured surface and fold 4 times to lightly kneed. Form into a 1 ½ inch thick disc and then with a floured knife, cut the dough into 8 pie shaped pieces. With a spatula, transfer scone batter onto a parchment lined baking tray and bake in the center of the oven for about 12-15 minutes. In my oven 12 is the perfect amount of time to cook through and make my scones perfectly fluffy.  Allow scones to fully cool for 15 minutes and then make the glaze. In a small stockpot add all ingredients over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep stirring for 1 ½ minutes until the mixture has a caramel-like texture. Spoon the glaze over the scones and allow 5 minutes to set.  To Store: Overnight simply, drape a clean dish cloth over scones once glaze has set. For longer than overnight, freeze in a plastic bag. Reheat for 20 minutes in an oven at 350 to rewarm. Aurora's Ultimate Guide for Picky Eaters

    Raising Tito with Salina and Ken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 53:06


    Welcome to Parenting in Queens Thank you for allowing us to be part of your busy day! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Welcome back to Simple Parenting in Queens everybody! Today our guests are Salina and Ken who are the founders and owners of the clothing brand Raising Tito.Our guests have a very sweet story together, of how they met working in optometry and the early flirtatious interactions they had! From these stories, we move on their early days dating and the surprise first pregnancy, which at the time, was a deal breaker for them.After committing to each other and then having a second child, certain life circumstances led to a need for some changes and it was at this pivotal moment that they decided together to start their clothing company.What first began as an idea for a print shop, quickly became a great portal for Selena to express herself and use her passion and talent for art to make money. She tells us about the effort she had to put in initially to get the ball rolling on social media.We discuss the future of the company and ideas they are excited about going forward. For this great chat with two beautiful parents living in Queens, join us today! Key Points From This Episode: Key Points From This Episode: How Selena and Ken met in the optical industry!The conversations that the couple had in the early stages of the relationship.Falling pregnant and how Ken and Selena dealt with the surprise.The sickness that came with both times the couple was pregnant.Delivery, breastfeeding, scheduling and learning as they went.How Selena finds balance working and raising his kids at home.How Ken got laid off and this eventually led to starting a business.Selena's mural art career before she moved to New York City.The turning point in the business and the risk the couple had to take.Putting in the time on Instagram to get the business out there and build a following.The vision for the future Raising Tito and bigger and better things.How Selena and Ken have moved in their lives, ending up in Queens.What the couple love about Queens and calling themselves residents!And much more! Link Mentioned https://raisingtito.com/

    Unconventional Parenting and Growing Closer Through IVF.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 45:45


    Welcome to Parenting in Queens Podcast!Thank you for allowing us to be part of your busy day Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest On this episode of Parenting in Queens, we hear from Ellen, a pediatric nurse at NYU and Lo, whose background is in business and technology. Together, they are raising their daughter Ev and working on their family business, Metaroots. They share about growing up with inspiring mothers and how it impacts not only how they conduct their business, but also how they are building their home life. They have an integrative approach to balancing their family and work time, bringing their daughter along on business errands and exposing her to their craft of growing and selling plants. We get into a discussion about their journey through IVF and the rollercoaster of emotions it entails, and talk about having a midwife, the birth process and adjusting to those first months of sleep deprivation. Community and having a support system are really important to them, and they share about enjoying their neighborhood and making friends. They also talk about their challenges, their success with potty training and instilling good eating habits. Tune in for all of this and a lot more! Key Points from This Episode: How Lou’s experience with partnerships is helping their business.Ellen’s passion to nurture and grow plants and pivoting from a hobby to a business.Growing up with a strong mother who was practical and handy around the house.The importance of allowing children to come into their own personalities.Meeting each other on Tinder and not having unrealistic expectations.Realizing how crucial similar values are in marriage and raising kids.Going through IVF, how they decided on this route and how it impacted their marriage.The labour process, having a midwife and the surreal moment of a child being born.A typical day in the day of their family and how they incorporate their business tasks.How they are preparing for the arrival of their second daughter.Having a park right in from of their house and their relationships in the neighborhood.The benefits of living in Queens and why it’s a perfect environment for them.Challenges in parenthood, the surprises and the first night Evie slept through.Potting training and their approach to eating and treats.And much more!

    Parenthood for Oprah Beauty Director Brian Underwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 42:17


    Today we get to sit down with Brian Underwood who is the beauty director of O, The Oprah Magazine and dad to a three-year-old girl, Parker. Growing up in a traditional family in a small town, Brian, who came out in his high school years, never imagined that fatherhood was on the cards for him as he had always known only a traditional family setting. But today, he lives with his daughter in the vibrant and diverse neighborhood of Bayside with a melting pot of different cultures, ethnic groups, and family arrangements. He shares about his and his former partner’s journey to fatherhood, the wonderful experience of having his sister as their surrogate and overcoming all the fears and self-doubt that come along with this massive life change. He also talks about what fatherhood has taught him about himself and the needs of a child and how he has learned to let go of control. We then get into juggling work and home life and the burden of social media, and he shares everything he loves about his job, including his favorite beauty products. Join us for all of this and more!   Key Points from This Episode: Having to move to a bigger space once their baby was on the way. Why Bayside is the perfect neighborhood to raise a child. Deciding to have a family despite not thinking it was an option in his younger days. How initial concerns about being a good parent melt away once your child arrives. Going through the process of wanting to start a family and opting for surrogacy. The wonderful experience of having his younger sister as a surrogate. Why you shouldn’t worry about the doubts leading up to parenthood. How people with a negative mindset about having kids affect those around them. The importance of being honest about the family dynamic, even with a young child. His daily routine with a demanding job and juggling parental responsibilities. Having a workplace that is understanding of him as a parent. Compromising and open communication when co-parenting. The perks of working in the magazine publishing industry and in beauty specifically. His skincare regimen, the products he recommends and why sunscreen is non-negotiable. The difficulty of meeting all the demands of home and work life. Having a kid for a type A personality and learning to relinquish control. And much more!

    Growing and Evolving Together Over the years, with Emily and Tyler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 55:21


    In this episode we welcome Emily and Tyler to the show to tell us their interesting story of meeting, starting a family, teaching and ultimately starting a lifestyle brand dedicated to sharing tips for tidy, simple and joyful living.  Tyler is the face of the brand but they work on it together, with Emily preferring the work behind the scenes! We hear from our guests about their long life together, from meeting in school, becoming friends and then dating to changes during their college years and eventually settling down in Queens to start a family. We also chat about career paths and how to work in the education sector morphed into their current work situation and the busy and beautiful life they currently enjoy.  Our guests get into the impact of therapy, using new technologies and emphasize the importance of new routines that have improved their lives. So for all this and more, from two inspirational people raising a wonderful family right here in Queens, tune in! Welcome to Parenting in Queens Key Points from This Episode How our guests met in eighth grade!   The effect of having kids and navigating the new landscape of parenthood.   A period of high stress and transition that the couple endured together.  The natural flow of the school year and how this related to their relationship.  The influences of parents on our guests' own parenting styles and ideas.   Cleaning up their living space and the birth of The Tidy Dad!  Utilizing technological advancements and learning from younger generations.  The gift of therapy and the amazing help it has given Tyler and the family in general.   The gender gap and how mothers and fathers typically deal with emotions differently.   A new laundry routine that has made a big difference!   Meal planning and the convenience of Cook Smarts.  Cleaning routines and the way this had to change after the birth of their daughters.   Why Emily and Tyler love living and raising a family in Queens.  And much more!   This is a peek into their beautiful and tidy apartment Links Mentioned in Today's Episode The Tidy Dad — https://thetidydad.com  The Tidy Dad on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tidydad/?hl=en  Marie Kondo — https://konmari.com  Cook Smarts — https://www.cooksmarts.com/

    Following Your Artistic Heart and Raising a Family, with Anne.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 64:25


    Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast Today our guest on the show is an incredible, outgoing and inspiring woman. Annie is the mother of two boys and the co-founder and owner of the An Mé boutique for kids’ clothing and accessories located in the East Village. In our conversation we talk about Annie’s childhood in Taiwan, her family structure and the role of her parents played in her schooling. We then get into her decision to relocate to New York and the cultural shocks she experienced on arrival. We hear about a few difficult experiences around learning a new language and acclimatizing to a new way of life. Annie tells us about her choice to follow a fine art and finally a graphic design path and how this eventually led to her opening her business with a partner. She also tells us about some of the trouble she had in a previous job and the sexism she experienced. Annie is truly a remarkable person whose effect on those around her has been nothing short of inspiring. We end off the episode talking about her current, loving relationship, her two sons and moving on from a difficult divorce. For a great chat with a lovely guest, be sure to join us!  Key Points From This Episode: A little background on Annie’s childhood and schooling in Taiwan.   The culture shock of arriving in New York and learning English.   Transitioning into graphic design from a fine art degree.   Annie’s first job in the city and then moving on.   Taking time off from her retail job to spend time with her first son.  Annie’s ideas on relationships and the role of the father.    Healing processes and helping others through difficult times.    Her second son and the reasons she decided to have another child.    Treatment for her first son’s difficulties.   The boys’ temperaments and relationship with each other.    Effects of therapy and how it has helped her son.   Annie’s divorce and how this impacted her children.  Breaking the news to her parents and the support she received from them.  Meeting someone new through Facebook!  And much more!   Tweetables: “In Taiwan school does not get out until 5pm and then you to the after school curriculum.” — Ann [0:05:50.4]  “But by the time I graduated everyone and their mother is making their website for free!” — Ann [0:12:58.8]  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: An Mé — https://anmeshop.com/  God Never Blinks — https://www.amazon.com/God-Never-Blinks-Lessons-Detours/dp/0446556513

    Two Weddings, Two Cats, and a Baby with the Pell Family. ​

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 45:46


    Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Welcome back to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast everybody! Today we are so lucky to have the Pell Family join us on the show to tell us all about their lives together. John and Kaori have a four-year-old daughter, Naori, and also have two cats! It was so nice for us to reconnect after not seeing each other for some time and this conversation is so honest and open we know you are going to love it. We chat about the college years and how our guests met, their marriage and working out the distance. They tell us about parenting and their expectations going into it, we also discuss bilingualism and living in a multicultural family. We are really lucky to have their daughter, Naori, share a few words and tell us about her cats! For a beautiful conversation with a wonderful family be sure to tune in!  Key Points From This Episode:  Some background, how our guests met and their first date.  The decision to get married after about three years of dating.    Two weddings and planning these.   Moving to New York and finding jobs in the big city.    Working as a research librarian and a little about this profession.   Having a child and starting a family.   Breastfeeding, preparation and pumping.   Expectations going into parenthood and ideas going forward.    Morning routines, diet and balancing work.     Finding time for each other and spending time in the evenings.   Bilingualism, cultural identity and trying to keep these alive.   Hopes and expectations for their four year old.   Some information on the Pell family pets!   And much more! Tweetables:  “We did two weddings, one wedding in Pennsylvania Country Club and one then wedding in Tokyo.” — Pell Family [0:07:02.1]  “There is no way to really prepare for it.” — Pell Family [0:23:42.4]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Temple University — https://www.temple.edu/  Hunter College — https://hunter.cuny.edu/  This was the last time we met at the playground Behind the Scenes of this picture perfect family!

    Choosing Your Own Path for a Relationship and Family with Rashana.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 44:34


    Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Welcome back to the show and our fourth episode of the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast! Today our guest is Rashana and she is kind enough to open up her home, life, and ideas for us all. Rashana is a writer, editor, marketer, and a lover of all things luxury! In our conversation we talk about her marriage, the early days of dating her husband, and how she knew it was the right time to tie the knot. We also discuss her career and staying motivated and productive with a growing family as well as the importance of self care and rest. Rashana offers some ideas on why raising a family in Queens may be different to other neighborhoods and the things that she loves about living there with her husband and toddler. For this and much more, tune in!  Keys From This Episode: Meeting her husband and realizing he was the one.  Getting to know each other and negotiating work and ambitions.    Trust, jealousy and keeping close through being apart.   Not succumbing to the pressure to get married from friends and family.  The eventual yet surprising proposal!   The wedding and what Rashana wanted for the special day.   Growing up as the different kid in the family.   Rashana’s current professional position in marketing.  The influence of the internet and digital developments in the marketing field.   Rashana ’s husband’s work and how he makes a living.   Managing work, a relationship, a toddler and a dog!   What Rashana is reading right now.   Rashana’s toddler and her hopes for his life in the future.   Childcare and the differences of life in Queens.   Tips for new parents about trust and sleep.  And much more!   Tweetables: “At the time I really wasn’t looking for a new relationship. I was still young.” — Rashana [0:03:19.9]  “I trusted him enough to know that he wasn’t wasting my time” — Rashana [0:11:01.4]  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Rashana Sign with Lux.com — http://signedwithluxe.com/  Netflix — https://www.netflix.com  Hulu — https://www.hulu.com  Pandora — https://www.pandora.com  Spotify — https://www.spotify.com  The Alchemist — https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0062315005  Thrive — https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Redefining-Success-Creating-Well-Being/dp/0804140863  HuffPost — https://www.huffingtonpost.com/  What we did not get to know in this interview then was that Rashana is expecting AND it's a GIRL!

    Different Stages of Parenting in a Multicultural Family, With Nadia & Anu.​

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 56:23


    Welcome to Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast Welcome back to a new episode of the Simple Parenting In Queens Podcast. Today we are joined by Nadia and Anu, and their two young kids, to talk about all things parenting. We start off by hearing the story of how they met, and how their dream became a reality through online dating. Next we dive into what it was like to understand the different cultural preferences between families, and Nadia’s experience of being dolled up as a bride in India. We also discuss what Nadia and Anu’s life looked like before they had kids, and the transformation that happened after the kids arrived. The conversation covers everything from pregnancy stories to caring for a sick child, and ends off with nighttime routines and the importance of implementing chores. At the end of this episode, you will feel like you really know Nadia and Anu’s story, the inner workings of their multi-cultural family, their choice to raise their children vegetarian, and so much more! You are going to love hearing their story, so join in for this brand new episode.  Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Listen to this week's episode! Key Points from This Episode The story of how Nadia and Anu first met: wink-worthy! How Nadia and Anu’s relationship blossomed. What it was like when Nadia met Anu’s family in India. The culture shock of becoming a bride in India. An overwhelming experience of a two-day wedding celebration. Nadia and Anu’s life routine, before the kids. How Nadia and Anu made the decision to have children. Recounting Nadia’s first pregnancies and the challenges with the last. Working through a surgery on their 6-week old baby. Recognizing the divided attention that can result with having two kids. Nadia and Anu’s parenting hacks to make it easier. How to properly introduce kids to a vegetarian diet. Go-to meals that Nadia and Anu have in their home. Transitioning kids into a full-time school schedule. The nighttime routines for Nadia and Anu’s kids. Why Nadia and Anu have such different approaches to academics. When Nadia and Anu started implementing chores for the kids. The traumatic experience of Nadia’s emergency C-section. Why living in Queens gives kids a diverse culture to grow up in. Tweetables: “When two kids come in the mix, everything gets separated; energy gets separated, you don’t pay attention to the little one as much because the second one is asking you something — it adds up.” — Anu [0:23:06.1]  “That was something that did change a little bit though, when we didn’t have kids, was before we would go like to all different types of restaurants and now it’s sort of like, “Okay, what will they eat there? What will they not reject?”.” — Nadia [0:51:29.1] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Match — https://www.match.com/   If you listened to this episode you will understand every photo Except, we forgot to mention that the kids have Santa as their grandpa!

    Importance of Gaining Life Experience For Better Parenthood, With the Schulte Family. ​

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 39:16


    Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Today on the show we welcome Mike and Lisa Schulte, and their son Cooper. Inside this episode we talk about finding love after divorce, their nighttime routine, and their parenting approach. Mike and Lisa take time to share the story of how they met online, became friends, and then finally fell in love.  We also dive into why they chose to take a parenting style that really prepares your children for the real world and helps them to deal with confrontation and deal with the hard facts of life. On top of that, we unpack how technology is affecting kids and parents today and how you can avoid becoming a statistic.  Finally, we discuss Lisa’s sleep trick, their healthy approach to nutrition and fitness, and why they believe that parenting is much more rewarding when you’re older and have already gained tons of life experience.  For all this and more, stay tuned for today’s episode! Episode 2 Ready to Listen! Key Points From this Episode: The story of how Mike and Lisa met; the friend zone.  From a big Italian wedding to a small local gathering.  Why Lisa believes you should get life experience before getting married.  Mike and Lisa’s expectations of what type of parents they would be.  The parenting style and approach that Mike and Lisa take.  Absolute “no-no”s that Mike and Lisa implement in their parenting.   How turning lights on and off can help set a sleeping schedule.  Why Lisa never uses the Cooper’s room as a form of punishment.  Cooper’s bedtime routine; mom and dad’s perspective.   The whole food, organic approach that Mike and Lisa take.  Mike and Lisa’s unique fitness bet; weightless contest.  Understanding the different experiences of having kids earlier versus later.  What makes parenting in Queens different and unique.  Mike and Lisa’s number one tip to finding time for each other. Tweetables:  “I feel like people shouldn’t get married until they’re like 31-32, at least.” — Lisa Schulte [0:10:15.1]  “I see how much that generation of kids that are 12-20 right now have been babied by their parents to the point where they just don’t know how to deal with confrontation.” — Mike Schulte [0:11:54.1]  “At the end of the day, you have to be prepared for the real world. In the real world everybody doesn’t win, everybody doesn’t get what they want all the time, and that’s life.” — Mike Schulte [0:12:20.1]   “A lot of the reason I’m as unfiltered as I am is because I grew up in a house that was unfiltered.” — Mike Schulte [0:31:14.1]  “I truly believe if they could simulate the exhaustion of parenthood to kids, you would have a lot less teen pregnancy.” — Mike Schulte [0:34:00.1] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Simple Parenting in Queens —  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/ Mike Schulte — https://www.instagram.com/mikeschultenyc/   OkCupid — https://www.okcupid.com/  Sneak Peak into their home

    A Cozy Family Apartment in Queens with The Moore Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 45:15


    Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest We are so happy to have you here with us and in our very first episode we join Tanya and Drew Moore in their Queens apartment to talk about raising three beautiful kids and get an idea of what their life is actually like.  In our conversation we talk about how they met, their morning routine, dealing with loss and difficulties, money matters and the importance of maintaining friendships. Tanya and Drew explain the time around becoming pregnant and joyfully taking the leap into parenthood as well as discussing the value of grandparents and vacations.  Our guests are so open and honest and their perspective is grounded and hopeful. We are sure you are going to love hearing from them, so join us for this first episode! Episode 01: Listen Now Key Points From This Episode: A typical Friday in the life of the Moore Family. How they met in 2010 and the early days of dating. Falling pregnant and breaking the news to friends and family. Maintaining friendship through marriage. News, politics and sharing of information. Tips from the Moores for getting through rushed mornings! Relationships with older family members and the importance of grandparents. Church and therapy as ways to heal from difficulties. Preparing for fatherhood and taking care of a family. Dates, taking trips and the annual break from the kids. The decision to have kids and knowing when you are ready. Roles in the home in cleaning, decorating and organizing. Making it work in a small apartment in Queens. And much more! Tweetables:  “We met in my old apartment. It was like a little holiday house party.” — Tanya Moore [0:05:01.2]   “You need your friends. You need people, like he said, that you can lean on.” — Tanya Moore  [0:09:36.8]  “I would say try to reduce the things that you don’t need.” — Drew Moore  [0:30:56.9]  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Simple Parenting in Queens —  Drew Moore on Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/mrdrewnyc/  Tanya Moore on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tanyahofflermoore/  Tyler Perry — http://tylerperry.com/  Fidelity — https://www.fidelity.com  Netflix — https://www.netflix.com  Duane Reade — https://www.walgreens.com/topic/duane-reade/duane-reade.jsp Tanya & Drew's Cozy Apartment

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