In this week’s episode, we're covering a serious topic. Last year, there was a school shooting in a local Los Angeles neighborhood and we were reminded again that this is the scary reality we live in. We decided to invite Dr. Ilan Shapiro to talk about how to address situations like this with our children. He talks about how to talk to our kids about personal & public safety and how to teach them to say something if they've seen something dangerous. He also talks about how adults and parents can be better listeners so children trust that they are safe and don’t feel like chismosos when they talk to adults. Don’t worry, there are definitely a lot of laughs in this episode! We also laugh about how quick and easy vasectomies are for men, despite many protests. 😂
Before the episode, the ladies also talk about their Valentine’s Day ❤️plans. Bricia recently attended a Galentine’s Day brunch and put together some gifts for her friends. Both Paulina and Bricia will be celebrating the holiday with their families as well. Do you celebrate with your girlfriends, kids, or just your partner? Share with us! And if your little one still needs valentine’s day cards to pass out at school or if you want a fun activity to do at home, click here for some cute + easy printables you can do at home tonight!
A little bit about Dr. Shaps: He is an energetic physician and spokesperson that creates strategic networks to empower health solutions utilizing education and technology for the needs of our Community. Dr. Ilan Shapiro was born and raised in Mexico City. After graduating as Honorary Valedictorian for his MD, he began working for the Mexican Secretary of Health as the liaison between Mexico and the World Health Organization (WHO), followed by his Pediatric Residency at Mount Sinai Children’s Hospital in Chicago; a community hospital serving and advocating for minorities and the less privileged.
Ilan is actively involved in creating Binational Public Health Programs to reach Hispanic communities in both sides of the border; he acted as the Medical Advisor for the Mexican Consulate of Mexico and created the Editorial Board for a Health Bulletin representing Hispanic Health topics. As part of the community projects and advocacy, he was invited to become a part of The White House Hispanic Policy Group in 2011, educating the Hispanic Community on the Health Care Act Policy, he actively participates in the Associates Board at the advocacy groups like Sargent Shrivers Center as the first Hispanic Physician, National Hispanic Medical Association and commemorated as a Fellow of the National Physicians Alliance leaders.
Pick or Tip of the Week
Bricia’s pick this week are snacks from Trader Joe’s! While working on an upcoming project, the team brought a bunch of snacks from TJ’s and she couldn’t get enough. Her top three picks are the cheese curls, hot cheetos and takis. And you can’t forget about the movie popcorn! Bricia’s trick is mix half popcorn and half cheetos while Paulina’s choice is the movie popcorn with Valentina hot sauce. Also, the Spindrift sparkling water is the best - grapefruit flavor is so bomb!
Paulina’s pick are girl scout cookies!! Support her daughter Krista’s troop and shop for your favorite cookies at kristavelazquez.com.
Links
Follow Dr. Shaps on Instagram and Twitter at @dr_shaps.
Bricia and Eduardo also might be adding The Mirror to their gym routine. Check it out here.
