What does it mean to be a parent during these crazy times? This week we have a pre-rona interview with author Candice Lapin. We discuss her new book, “Parenting in the Age of Perfection”, why you should teach your kids that learning new things takes time, not to be guided by comparison and she reminds us that finding our own learning rhythm as kids will turn into successful habits as adults. This episode is such a good reminder that even if you fail, you just get up, dust off and try again! Tune in and take notes!
Before the episode, we’re talking about how long it’s been since we’ve been indoors and how we need to start thinking of summer activities for the kids to do indoors. But let’s be honest, we know that Netflix and Disney + will be our babysitters these next few months and we are okay with that. 🤣 Even though things are opening up in California/LA County, we don’t feel we will venture out too much until our kids go back to school.
More about Candice Lapin: Candice is the author of Parenting in the Age of Perfection: A Modern Guide to Nurturing a Success Mindset and is the founder of The Ladder Method, a meta-learning and academic coaching company based in Los Angeles. Her goal is to give parents ammunition as they make decisions that align with the best interests for their children. She takes those troublesome behaviors that frustrate parents and breaks down how to change each one. By making micro-shifts in your child’s environment, behaviors and mindsets, parents can lead their tween/teens to success!
Pick or Tip of the Week
Paulina’s pick is for mosquito season and it’s the Sana Salve Balm by Happy Organics Co. We featured them in our swag bags during the posada last year and they were a part of our recent Zocial Online Marketplace. Paulina and her girls apply the salve to their bites and the itching is gone overnight! It’s great for scrapes and burns and it’s all natural.
Bricia’s picks this week are a few of her favorite pantry staples. She’s been eating so many roasted or pan fried veggies while she’s been at home, and this is what she uses:
Bricia’s must haves - grape seed oil for roasting & panning frying, pepper, and kosher salt
Garlic mill, which is great for getting big garlic flakes on your roasted veggies
Her typical breakfast is hard boiled eggs and broccoli with olive oil, balsamic, salt & pepper and aleppo pepper, and it’s really good.
LINKS
Parenting in the Age of Perfection: A Modern Guide to Nurturing a Success Mindset by Candice Lapin. Now available for purchase on theladdermethod.com, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
Learn more about The Ladder Method learning techniques.
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