RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_8de0dd96-c9cd-4520-ae78-fbb61fb6a38e -- Rendered At Sat, 02 May 2026 19:56:12 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-in-queens9384 en-US All Rights Reserved. Connecting with every day parents just like you! Parenting in Queens 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 on going in this parenting journey and make it much more memorable and enjoyable. 8de0dd96-c9cd-4520-ae78-fbb61fb6a38e episodic no Parenting in Queens cbravo88@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/8de0dd96-c9cd-4520-ae78-fbb61fb6a38e no full Changing the world one birth at a time with Midwife Shar Parenting in Queens 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. Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast! <br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> 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.  Shar shares one anecdote about the health care industry is not supporting black mothers and how she is educating her biracial daughter. We also dive into her journey into becoming a midwife, how it was crucial for her to have a good supportive community so that she can accomplish her goals.Finally, Shar updates us in the newest project her and other midwives started. The non-profit birthing center that will open 2021.For all this and more, stay tuned for today’s episode! <br /> <br /> Ready to Listen! <br /> Key Points From this Episode: <br /> Midwife’s routineHow Shar recovers from a bad dayFavorite nourishing meal. Attachment parentingBuilding a good community of friendsReason into becoming a midwife.Journey into becoming a MidwifeTwelve years later she explains what Motherhood is to herAfrican American Pregnant woman seeking support a a hospitalEducating her biracial daughterChanging the world one birth at a timeCo-founding a birthing center.Updates for opening a non-profit birthing centerWhat is Shar most excited about! <br /> <br /> Quotes:“ ... I found people to support me along the way because I was having kids I gravitated to a group of women that really became my backbone in the younger days when my first marriage was failing I couldn’t have done what I have done; to go to school, to be a labor and delivery nurse, to become a midwife without my friends from that time period; they really had my back and helped me with the kids. There is so much riddance It takes a neighborhood to keep them alive, to keep them happy to keep mom sane..”It was hard when my kids were younger like I said I have two failed marriages and I have been the primary caregiver for all my three children and it was often a struggle financially sometimes just emotionally trying to keep myself happy and keep the kids happy. I leaned heavily on my friends I believed in myself I believe that I could succeed in what I was doing I just knew that it was going to take a lot of work and a lot of time and I can’t believe how fortunate I am today to be a midwife, twelve years now I am a midwife and it’s everything I have ever wanted in my life I absolutely love my job”Being a woman who becomes a mother is almost the culmination of life; she creates life and brings it into this world and nurtured that life however it may proceed it’s just the epidamy of just greatness and wonder and amazement that so many women do this and succeed look at all the people around us”“Racism is so hideous in our culture and the way we care for people it’s awe full... My daughter is biracial and I think about this for her going forward in life I just hope that I will able to educate her so that going forward she doesn’t feel that marginalization and outright discrimination”   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Simple Parenting in Queens —  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/Birthing Center - https://www.havenmidwiferybirthingcenter.com/Midwifery practice — https://midwiferycarenyc.com/about-us/  Birth Photography featured on this post - https://www.katherinemarivellephotography.com/ 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.  Shar shares one anecdote about the health care industry is not supporting black mothers and how she is educating her biracial daughter. We also dive into her journey into becoming a midwife, how it was crucial for her to have a good supportive community so that she can accomplish her goals.Finally, Shar updates us in the newest project her and other midwives started. The non-profit birthing center that will open 2021.For all this and more, stay tuned for today’s episode! Ready to Listen! Key Points From this Episode: Midwife’s routineHow Shar recovers from a bad dayFavorite nourishing meal. Attachment parentingBuilding a good community of friendsReason into becoming a midwife.Journey into becoming a MidwifeTwelve years later she explains what Motherhood is to herAfrican American Pregnant woman seeking support a a hospitalEducating her biracial daughterChanging the world one birth at a timeCo-founding a birthing center.Updates for opening a non-profit birthing centerWhat is Shar most excited about! Quotes:“ ... I found people to support me along the way because I was having kids I gravitated to a group of women that really became my backbone in the younger days when my first marriage was failing I couldn’t have done what I have done; to go to school, to be a labor and delivery nurse, to become a midwife without my friends from that time period; they really had my back and helped me with the kids. There is so much riddance It takes a neighborhood to keep them alive, to keep them happy to keep mom sane..”It was hard when my kids were younger like I said I have two failed marriages and I have been the primary caregiver for all my three children and it was often a struggle financially sometimes just emotionally trying to keep myself happy and keep the kids happy. I leaned heavily on my friends I believed in myself I believe that I could succeed in what I was doing I just knew that it was going to take a lot of work and a lot of time and I can’t believe how fortunate I am today to be a midwife, twelve years now I am a midwife and it’s everything I have ever wanted in my life I absolutely love my job”Being a woman who becomes a mother is almost the culmination of life; she creates life and brings it into this world and nurtured that life however it may proceed it’s just the epidamy of just greatness and wonder and amazement that so many women do this and succeed look at all the people around us”“Racism is so hideous in our culture and the way we care for people it’s awe full... My daughter is biracial and I think about this for her going forward in life I just hope that I will able to educate her so that going forward she doesn’t feel that marginalization and outright discrimination”   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Simple Parenting in Queens —  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/Birthing Center - https://www.havenmidwiferybirthingcenter.com/Midwifery practice — https://midwiferycarenyc.com/about-us/  Birth Photography featured on this post - https://www.katherinemarivellephotography.com/ https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=1071 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/midwife-shar/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:30:41 +0000 1155 no full Stay at Home Working Mom Parenting in Queens 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. Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast!<br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> <br /> 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 her parenting approach. Adanna takes time to share the story of how she keeps her brand Rattles & Heels very authentic and gives useful tips to any parent trying to build a blog. <br /> <br /> We also dive into her parenting style; how intuitive she is to her  children’s needs and how she  helps them to deal wit remote learning. <br /> <br /> Finally, we discuss the self care practices that keep her grounded. she shares what she is reading, and her must have apps.<br /> <br /> Before you listen please remember that this episode was recorded before the death of George Floyd and the events following after this tragedy. My guest has been educating us on her platforms about Black Lives Matter, how we as parents can talk about racism, and how to be intentional about raising black children who know joy.<br /> <br /> <br /> Ready to Listen!<br /> Key Points From this Episode:<br /> <br /> Life before kids<br /> Breastfeeding journey<br /> Parenting during Covid-19<br /> Journaling as a meditative practice<br /> Perspective in Motherhood<br /> Blogging as a full time work<br /> Keys to a successful blog<br /> Meeting her husband<br /> Must have Apps, current reading <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  <br /> <br /> Simple Parenting in Queens —  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com<br /> <br /> Adanna’s blog: http://rattlesandheels.com/http://rattlesandheels.com/ 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 her parenting approach. Adanna takes time to share the story of how she keeps her brand Rattles &amp; Heels very authentic and gives useful tips to any parent trying to build a blog.  We also dive into her parenting style; how intuitive she is to her  children’s needs and how she  helps them to deal wit remote learning.  Finally, we discuss the self care practices that keep her grounded. she shares what she is reading, and her must have apps. Before you listen please remember that this episode was recorded before the death of George Floyd and the events following after this tragedy. My guest has been educating us on her platforms about Black Lives Matter, how we as parents can talk about racism, and how to be intentional about raising black children who know joy. Ready to Listen! Key Points From this Episode: Life before kids Breastfeeding journey Parenting during Covid-19 Journaling as a meditative practice Perspective in Motherhood Blogging as a full time work Keys to a successful blog Meeting her husband Must have Apps, current reading  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Simple Parenting in Queens —  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com Adanna’s blog: http://rattlesandheels.com/http://rattlesandheels.com/ https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=980 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/stay-at-home-working-mom/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 20:37:38 +0000 1547 no full NYC Public School Teacher and Mother of Two Boys 2 Parenting in Queens 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 boy... Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast!<br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> <br /> 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 covid-19 crisis. we learn from her self-care practices and what is keeping her grounded.<br /> <br /> We also dive into how she took the news of New York City public schools closing down on a Sunday. Onica shares the value of the New York City public school system. <br /> <br />  For all this and more, stay tuned for today’s episode!<br /> <br /> <br /> Ready to Listen!<br /> Key Points From this Episode:<br /> <br /> Morning School routine<br /> School work for two children<br /> Favorite meals<br /> Self-Care practices<br /> New York City public school shutdown <br /> Re-opening school practices<br /> Favorite book/Music<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Quotes:<br /> <br /> ”Every morning at least I try walking as a workout nothing too crazy” <br /> <br /> “After I take care of the kids I take care of myself... another thing on the weekend I go outside to pick up drinks”<br /> <br /> ”My classroom is all about personality. I keep all the crafts that my students have done on the walls. The walls are covered with some kid art or decoration...after some tutorials online I did an emoji classroom, just trying to bring fun to the kids”<br /> <br /> ”We live in New York City, one of the largest school systems, your classrooms have at least 20 children... school is jot solely education its also socialization...”<br /> <br /> ”Don’t listen to anyone... I remember  being pregnant with my own children and there was a lot of advise but as a parent you need to write your own stoey”<br /> <br /> Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  <br /> <br /> Simple Parenting in Queens —  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/<br /> <br /> Deco Bookmarks  — https://www.decobookmarks.com 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 covid-19 crisis. we learn from her self-care practices and what is keeping her grounded. We also dive into how she took the news of New York City public schools closing down on a Sunday. Onica shares the value of the New York City public school system.   For all this and more, stay tuned for today’s episode! Ready to Listen! Key Points From this Episode: Morning School routine School work for two children Favorite meals Self-Care practices New York City public school shutdown  Re-opening school practices Favorite book/Music Quotes: ”Every morning at least I try walking as a workout nothing too crazy”  “After I take care of the kids I take care of myself... another thing on the weekend I go outside to pick up drinks” ”My classroom is all about personality. I keep all the crafts that my students have done on the walls. The walls are covered with some kid art or decoration...after some tutorials online I did an emoji classroom, just trying to bring fun to the kids” ”We live in New York City, one of the largest school systems, your classrooms have at least 20 children... school is jot solely education its also socialization...” ”Don’t listen to anyone... I remember  being pregnant with my own children and there was a lot of advise but as a parent you need to write your own stoey” Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Simple Parenting in Queens —  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/ Deco Bookmarks  — https://www.decobookmarks.com https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=922 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/nyc-public-school-teacher/ Mon, 25 May 2020 15:58:03 +0000 1588 no full Being your most authentic self with Andrea 5 2 Parenting in Queens 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. 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.<br /> <br /> I hope this is a channel for empathy and community building.<br /> <br /> Today’s episode is Andrea, she and her husband are raising her two boys in Forest Hills.<br /> <br /> In this conversation, we learn from Andrea’s lovely childhood in Pennsylvania. Her reasons for loving living in Forest Hills. She shares her journey into motherhood so far. Andrea launched Her passion business last year ” organized from the stat,” where she helps many families not only in the organization of their home but the emotional load it takes to do so.<br /> <br /> This interviewed was recorded in February before the pandemic. Andrea will do an IG takeover and we will learn from her how her family dynamics has changed.<br /> <br /> <br /> Key Points<br /> <br /> Her upbringing comparing to her Her kids upbringing <br /> Being authentic to yourself <br /> Mother journey<br /> Birth story<br /> Moving to Forest Hills<br /> Starting Organized from the Start<br /> Finding her passion<br /> Keeping a tidy home 🏡<br /> Giving power to kids <br /> Finding balance<br /> Morning routine<br /> Self care<br /> Overcoming burnt out<br /> Connecting with your partner<br /> Quick tips for us <br /> <br /> <br /> Connect with Andrea<br /> check her website: https://www.organizedftstart.com/ 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 and her husband are raising her two boys in Forest Hills. In this conversation, we learn from Andrea’s lovely childhood in Pennsylvania. Her reasons for loving living in Forest Hills. She shares her journey into motherhood so far. Andrea launched Her passion business last year ” organized from the stat,” where she helps many families not only in the organization of their home but the emotional load it takes to do so. This interviewed was recorded in February before the pandemic. Andrea will do an IG takeover and we will learn from her how her family dynamics has changed. Key Points Her upbringing comparing to her Her kids upbringing  Being authentic to yourself  Mother journey Birth story Moving to Forest Hills Starting Organized from the Start Finding her passion Keeping a tidy home 🏡 Giving power to kids  Finding balance Morning routine Self care Overcoming burnt out Connecting with your partner Quick tips for us  Connect with Andrea check her website: https://www.organizedftstart.com/ https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=905 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/being-your-most-authentic-self-with-andrea/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:40:50 +0000 2632 no full Multi-passionate girl dad Eli Weistein 4 2 Parenting in Queens 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, 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 teamwork with his wife. We discuss about his religion upbringing and How the profession of a therapist is evolving. <br /> Key Points <br /> ADHD journeyHow Eli helps parents whose children has been diagnosed with ADHD.What is Chromes disease.How Eli is making sure he is staying healthy through food and medication.How to recover from a bad daySurprising emotional birth of his first babyMartial teamwork with a new a babyIVF journeyJudaism and creating Spiritual SundayReligion not being separatist but inclusiveAppreciating his wife now as a motherReasons to become a therapistHow Therapist profession is changing Describing his perfect day <br /> Links <br /> https://www.elivation.org/ 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&#39;s disease, how he recovers from a bad day. He gives an insight about his teamwork with his wife. We discuss about his religion upbringing and How the profession of a therapist is evolving. Key Points ADHD journeyHow Eli helps parents whose children has been diagnosed with ADHD.What is Chromes disease.How Eli is making sure he is staying healthy through food and medication.How to recover from a bad daySurprising emotional birth of his first babyMartial teamwork with a new a babyIVF journeyJudaism and creating Spiritual SundayReligion not being separatist but inclusiveAppreciating his wife now as a motherReasons to become a therapistHow Therapist profession is changing Describing his perfect day Links https://www.elivation.org/ https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=881 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/multi-passionate-girl-dad-eli-weistein/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:29:52 +0000 1767 no full Advocating for all immigrant parents with Julie Schwieter-Collazo 3 2 Parenting in Queens 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 childre... Welcome to Parenting in Queens Podcast<br /> Welcome to Parenting in Queens, where we like to connect with amazing moms and dads right her in our own borough.  <br /> <br /> 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, her philosophy and how we can still be ourselves even when raising young children. <br /> <br /> Julie is the co-founder of Immigrant families together  We go into her journey of co-founding this non-profit along with her husband and so much support from other angry parents.<br /> <br /> In addition Julie is the co- author of Harper One memoir; the book of Rosy that will be published on June 2nd 2020. <br /> <br /> Be sure to listen!<br /> <br /> Facebook<br /> Google+<br /> Twitter<br /> LinkedIn<br /> Key Points Mentioned<br /> Parenting philosophy <br /> <br /> Supporting children to be resilient and thriving<br /> <br /> Going against the grain as a parent<br /> <br /> What does community mean and how we can create your own village in Queens<br /> <br /> We are not going to be a perfect parent we are good enough and that is enough <br /> <br />  Didn’t think wanted to get married or have kids<br /> <br />  Life doesn’t have to change, be fully present<br /> <br /> Turning point on her career<br /> <br /> Her work in Puerto Rico<br /> <br /> The story behind founding Immigrant families together<br /> <br /> How we can contribute as parents into our communities<br /> <br /> <br /> Quotes<br /> "My husband is from Cuba and he grew up in a different setting and what family is and who that includes"<br /> <br /> " I don't invest a lot of energy into the things that New York parents tend to, like focusing which middle school my ten year old is getting into"<br /> <br /> "We are not going to be a perfect parent being good enough is enough"<br /> <br /> "I dint want to replicate the bureaucracy I had run away from"<br /> <br /> <br /> Links mentioned<br /> Erikon's stages of development<br /> <br /> https://immigrantfamiliestogether.com/<br /> Native Country of the Heart: A Memoir 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&#39;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, her philosophy and how we can still be ourselves even when raising young children.  Julie is the co-founder of Immigrant families together  We go into her journey of co-founding this non-profit along with her husband and so much support from other angry parents. In addition Julie is the co- author of Harper One memoir; the book of Rosy that will be published on June 2nd 2020.  Be sure to listen! Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Key Points Mentioned Parenting philosophy  Supporting children to be resilient and thriving Going against the grain as a parent What does community mean and how we can create your own village in Queens We are not going to be a perfect parent we are good enough and that is enough   Didn’t think wanted to get married or have kids  Life doesn’t have to change, be fully present Turning point on her career Her work in Puerto Rico The story behind founding Immigrant families together How we can contribute as parents into our communities Quotes &#34;My husband is from Cuba and he grew up in a different setting and what family is and who that includes&#34; &#34; I don&#39;t invest a lot of energy into the things that New York parents tend to, like focusing which middle school my ten year old is getting into&#34; &#34;We are not going to be a perfect parent being good enough is enough&#34; &#34;I dint want to replicate the bureaucracy I had run away from&#34; Links mentioned Erikon&#39;s stages of development https://immigrantfamiliestogether.com/ Native Country of the Heart: A Memoir https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=829 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/advocating-for-all-immigrant-parents/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:00:26 +0000 2626 no full Ever evolving Motherhood with Thuy Petersen 1 Parenting in Queens 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 t... Welcome to Parenting in Queens Podcast<br /> 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 to record this episode just in time. <br /> <br /> In this conversation we speak about expectations about motherhood, what motherhood has taught her so far. We listen to her marriage advise and self-care practices. My guest is also trying to contribute to her community by opening House of Playful Soul where children cannot only play and interact with others but also can be involve in various community projects from a young age. At last she tells us why she loves her neighborhood Forest Hills!<br /> <br /> Share on facebook<br /> Facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Google+<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Twitter<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> Pinterest<br /> <br /> Listen to this episode<br /> <br /> Key Points from this Episode<br /> <br /> Motherhood expectation <br /> Re-evaluating life as a mother<br /> Multi-tasking with multiple children<br /> Meeting her husband<br /> From career focused minded to opening up to a new relationship<br /> Cultivating a solid relationship before getting married<br /> Practices as a marriage to keep a solid relationship<br /> Watching her husband evolve as a father<br /> Journey to starting House of Playful Soul<br /> Reasons to starting House of Playful Soul<br /> Benefits of living in Forest Hills<br /> Self-care practices<br /> Being an exceptional woman<br /> Lessons from her mother <br /> <br /> <br /> Quotes from this episode<br /> " I remember sitting across the isle and thinking to myself he would make a good husband"<br /> <br /> "without the support of my boss, my husband, mother-in-law, and our nanny there is no way I could even fathom being able to take on starting a new business without that level of support"<br /> <br /> "We wanted House of Playful Soul to be a place where there is cultivation of community..."<br /> <br /> "I want to create a space where my children feel safe and feel that they can come to me for anything... I don't think that school is the most important thing"<br /> <br /> <br /> Links mentioned<br /> <br /> The Book of Us: The Journal of Your Love Story in 150 Questions<br /> Peleton<br /> The Rise Podcast<br /> House of Playful Soul 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 to record this episode just in time.  In this conversation we speak about expectations about motherhood, what motherhood has taught her so far. We listen to her marriage advise and self-care practices. My guest is also trying to contribute to her community by opening House of Playful Soul where children cannot only play and interact with others but also can be involve in various community projects from a young age. At last she tells us why she loves her neighborhood Forest Hills! Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on pinterest Pinterest Listen to this episode Key Points from this Episode Motherhood expectation  Re-evaluating life as a mother Multi-tasking with multiple children Meeting her husband From career focused minded to opening up to a new relationship Cultivating a solid relationship before getting married Practices as a marriage to keep a solid relationship Watching her husband evolve as a father Journey to starting House of Playful Soul Reasons to starting House of Playful Soul Benefits of living in Forest Hills Self-care practices Being an exceptional woman Lessons from her mother  Quotes from this episode &#34; I remember sitting across the isle and thinking to myself he would make a good husband&#34; &#34;without the support of my boss, my husband, mother-in-law, and our nanny there is no way I could even fathom being able to take on starting a new business without that level of support&#34; &#34;We wanted House of Playful Soul to be a place where there is cultivation of community...&#34; &#34;I want to create a space where my children feel safe and feel that they can come to me for anything... I don&#39;t think that school is the most important thing&#34; Links mentioned The Book of Us: The Journal of Your Love Story in 150 Questions Peleton The Rise Podcast House of Playful Soul https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=805 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/ever-evolving-motherhood/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:08:00 +0000 2081 no full Kim Calichio, professional chef and founder of The Connected Chef Parenting in Queens 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 chi... Welcome to Parenting in Queens, where we like to connect with amazing moms and dads right her in our own borough.  <br /> <br /> 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 these stories inspire yiu and make this parenting journey much more memorable and enjoyable. <br /> <br /> For our first episode of this second season we have Kim Calichio; she is a mom of two kids from Astoria, she is a professional chef and founder of the Connected Chef; a cooking school for adults and kids.<br /> <br /> Here is sneak peak into our episode!<br /> <br /> Thank you so much for having me and for making the time to be in the podcast so I would like to start us off with one question how was your routine like before having kids?<br /> <br /> K: I didn’t have a routine because I didn’t need one<br /> <br /> C: that is so true<br /> <br /> K: in terms of cooking in the kitchen<br /> <br /> C: in general because because I know you were a top Chef so for me that life is so interesting so I’m trying to picture what your day was like because I think it was probably pretty crazy<br /> <br /> K: it was all about working I worked nonstop.  So  I grew up in Long Island. So when I first started working in the restaurant business in Manhattan my commute was two hours each way and eventually I moved to Queens and I just worked all day.  I was going to work from 8 to 10 in the morning and then I will get home at two or three in the morning we would work 14-hour shift,  go out and have drinks afterwards. And that was just on repeat and the days that I didn’t work I would stay home because I was exhausted. Before being in the restaurant business I was a medical professional on Long Island. So routine has always looked different for me depending on what I was doing and what I was focusing on but in terms of the restaurant world it was just all about working which I loved but it’s also different from everything that I have ever done.<br /> <br /> C: well I am a fanatic about food and I watch all the cooking shows so I was wondering how it would be for a woman to be in that restaurant world and how crazy that is so after you for having your first child were you in the restaurant business is still?<br /> <br /> K: yes a little bit so being a female in the kitchen or in any male dominated industry it takes a lot of effort for a woman that it would take for any though so once I got pregnant I didn’t say anything to anyone for a while then I had to disclose that I was pregnant I was out for about six months when I had my first son. I attempted to go back part time so when I first left I worst executive sous chef for David Burke restaurant in the upper East side in Manhattan I was headed to become the executive chef of one of the new restaurants that was opening them and got pregnant so I left for maternity leave and they were really wonderful they were super supportive and I work for them for a really long time so they have my job which technically for New York at the time but when I come came back it wasn’t an entirely new kitchen so for me as a female I was struck at the bottom I was technically a sous chef but I could’ve had the same respect from people that I did when I first left it was a totally different chef so I had to either make a choice of starting from scratch and building that  reputation again which took me five years to build or find something different to do so because I wanted to stay at home with my son and not work 80 hours a week since I couldn’t do it slowly I wasn’t going to do it at all so I left after working a year after working part time and started to spend time with my son and I started to connect Chef.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> C: so now that your kids are 7 and 4 do you have some time to build a routine where you feel good about so where do your morning look like which took me five years to ... 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&#39;s lives, work-space and community. I hope that these stories inspire yiu and make this parenting journey much more memorable and enjoyable.  For our first episode of this second season we have Kim Calichio; she is a mom of two kids from Astoria, she is a professional chef and founder of the Connected Chef; a cooking school for adults and kids. Here is sneak peak into our episode! Thank you so much for having me and for making the time to be in the podcast so I would like to start us off with one question how was your routine like before having kids? K: I didn’t have a routine because I didn’t need one C: that is so true K: in terms of cooking in the kitchen C: in general because because I know you were a top Chef so for me that life is so interesting so I’m trying to picture what your day was like because I think it was probably pretty crazy K: it was all about working I worked nonstop.  So  I grew up in Long Island. So when I first started working in the restaurant business in Manhattan my commute was two hours each way and eventually I moved to Queens and I just worked all day.  I was going to work from 8 to 10 in the morning and then I will get home at two or three in the morning we would work 14-hour shift,  go out and have drinks afterwards. And that was just on repeat and the days that I didn’t work I would stay home because I was exhausted. Before being in the restaurant business I was a medical professional on Long Island. So routine has always looked different for me depending on what I was doing and what I was focusing on but in terms of the restaurant world it was just all about working which I loved but it’s also different from everything that I have ever done. C: well I am a fanatic about food and I watch all the cooking shows so I was wondering how it would be for a woman to be in that restaurant world and how crazy that is so after you for having your first child were you in the restaurant business is still? K: yes a little bit so being a female in the kitchen or in any male dominated industry it takes a lot of effort for a woman that it would take for any though so once I got pregnant I didn’t say anything to anyone for a while then I had to disclose that I was pregnant I was out for about six months when I had my first son. I attempted to go back part time so when I first left I worst executive sous chef for David Burke restaurant in the upper East side in Manhattan I was headed to become the executive chef of one of the new restaurants that was opening them and got pregnant so I left for maternity leave and they were really wonderful they were super supportive and I work for them for a really long time so they have my job which technically for New York at the time but when I come came back it wasn’t an entirely new kitchen so for me as a female I was struck at the bottom I was technically a sous chef but I could’ve had the same respect from people that I did when I first left it was a totally different chef so I had to either make a choice of starting from scratch and building that  reputation again which took me five years to build or find something different to do so because I wanted to stay at home with my son and not work 80 hours a week since I couldn’t do it slowly I wasn’t going to do it at all so I left after working a year after working part time and started to spend time with my son and I started to connect Chef. C: so now that your kids are 7 and 4 do you have some time to build a routine where you feel good about so where do your morning look like which took me five years to build or find something different to do.  because I wanted to stay at home voice my son and not work 80 hours a week I went back part time at first and I th... https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=775 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/mom-chef/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:30:00 +0000 2653 no full From Indonesia to Queens: A woman’s journey to motherhood Parenting in Queens 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 ... Welcome to another episode of Parenting in Queens! <br /> 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 tells us how she found motivation through the darkest times and how her life is now; happily married and raising her daughter who is now one years old!<br />   <br /> Highlights to our interview <br /> C: Can you tell our listeners about yourselfR: My name is Rakhmi or you can call me Amy. I come from Indonesia following my husband who is working for an Indonesian bank so we will be here until next year. I am living in queens in Forest hills and I have a 1 year old toddler; she is moving all over the house. She is so active, she is all over the house, (you can hear her!) I cant take my eyes off of her because she is so fragile you know i need to be very careful.C: Tell me how it was like growing up in IndonesiaR: I was born in a small city in Indonesia in Purwokerto; its in one of the cities in Central Java. Indonesia has 13 regions and one of them is Central Java which is my region. I come from this small city and then i come to the capital; city. I was struggling because my parents never spoiled me when I wantedSomething new my parents would tell me that I needed to be number one in school so I can get what I was asking for. This was my parent’s teachings when I was a kid.C: So in order to get what you wanted you had to be number one and that was a struggle for you.R: Yes but in the future it helped me because when I moved to the city I saw the benefits’ of my mother’s teachings. I learnt to struggle in order to get what you want. So I am grateful for my childhood. This is the old parenting and I am benefiting from it now.C: What else do you remember from your childhood?R: I am the last child from my family, I have 3 older sisters, I am the youngest one. So my oldest sister moved to the capital city with her husband and my other sisters are still in my small town. Since I am the last one I struggled when I wanted to move to college since my mother forbid me to go. My oldest sister asked my parents for permission to go to college to the city and my parents didn’t let her. But in my case I persisted and at the end they let me. So i registered for college and got accepted so they didn’t have a choice. I loved this city because everyone is so supportive and it has a great community. Here in NYC is very different. For the first time I moved here I got a culture shock, the first 3 months were very hard. You see in my city I used to work and here I became a housewife and I am waiting for my husband to come home so it was a struggle. So I wanted to keep busy and I found English classes at the library; they are free from the government, they are called ESL. I joined the ESL program. I also was studying to get the license to become a real estate broker. Before in Indonesia I was working for an investment company in Indonesia so I wanted to pursue my dream and wanted to be a real estate broker in NYC but this was not possible because luckily I became pregnant. So all the plans changed, I am enjoying my life now and my new project is having this bakery from home. <br /> <br /> C: I was able to try one of your sweets, it was very good. I saw in one of your Instagram posts that you met Martha Stewart. How was that experience like?R: Yeah! I met here. Actually, I bought her new book about cookies. I love Martha Stewart because in my country cookies are not common. Yes we have cookies but they are not American cookies. When I first tried cookies here I was like “Oh my Gosh it is very good!” I wonder how they were made. I knew of Martha Stewart since I was in Indonesia I adore her. She is so successful with her books. We had a little chit chat talking about my country and she was playing my daughter Serena,... 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 tells us how she found motivation through the darkest times and how her life is now; happily married and raising her daughter who is now one years old!   Highlights to our interview C: Can you tell our listeners about yourselfR: My name is Rakhmi or you can call me Amy. I come from Indonesia following my husband who is working for an Indonesian bank so we will be here until next year. I am living in queens in Forest hills and I have a 1 year old toddler; she is moving all over the house. She is so active, she is all over the house, (you can hear her!) I cant take my eyes off of her because she is so fragile you know i need to be very careful.C: Tell me how it was like growing up in IndonesiaR: I was born in a small city in Indonesia in Purwokerto; its in one of the cities in Central Java. Indonesia has 13 regions and one of them is Central Java which is my region. I come from this small city and then i come to the capital; city. I was struggling because my parents never spoiled me when I wantedSomething new my parents would tell me that I needed to be number one in school so I can get what I was asking for. This was my parent’s teachings when I was a kid.C: So in order to get what you wanted you had to be number one and that was a struggle for you.R: Yes but in the future it helped me because when I moved to the city I saw the benefits’ of my mother’s teachings. I learnt to struggle in order to get what you want. So I am grateful for my childhood. This is the old parenting and I am benefiting from it now.C: What else do you remember from your childhood?R: I am the last child from my family, I have 3 older sisters, I am the youngest one. So my oldest sister moved to the capital city with her husband and my other sisters are still in my small town. Since I am the last one I struggled when I wanted to move to college since my mother forbid me to go. My oldest sister asked my parents for permission to go to college to the city and my parents didn’t let her. But in my case I persisted and at the end they let me. So i registered for college and got accepted so they didn’t have a choice. I loved this city because everyone is so supportive and it has a great community. Here in NYC is very different. For the first time I moved here I got a culture shock, the first 3 months were very hard. You see in my city I used to work and here I became a housewife and I am waiting for my husband to come home so it was a struggle. So I wanted to keep busy and I found English classes at the library; they are free from the government, they are called ESL. I joined the ESL program. I also was studying to get the license to become a real estate broker. Before in Indonesia I was working for an investment company in Indonesia so I wanted to pursue my dream and wanted to be a real estate broker in NYC but this was not possible because luckily I became pregnant. So all the plans changed, I am enjoying my life now and my new project is having this bakery from home. C: I was able to try one of your sweets, it was very good. I saw in one of your Instagram posts that you met Martha Stewart. How was that experience like?R: Yeah! I met here. Actually, I bought her new book about cookies. I love Martha Stewart because in my country cookies are not common. Yes we have cookies but they are not American cookies. When I first tried cookies here I was like “Oh my Gosh it is very good!” I wonder how they were made. I knew of Martha Stewart since I was in Indonesia I adore her. She is so successful with her books. We had a little chit chat talking about my country and she was playing my daughter Serena, https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=743 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/indonesianmom/ Sat, 21 Dec 2019 00:24:18 +0000 1829 no full Home birth story with Nao Motomatsu Parenting in Queens 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 t... Welcome to Parenting in Queens! <br /> 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. <br /> In our conversation we talk about her super easy staple meals. We listen to how she learnt about the home birth movement, her reasons into choosing a homebirth. She explains how labor started, and her communication with her birthing team. Furthermore she tells us how she managed the pushing phase and finally met her baby. My guest is so honest about her home birth. Her approach in healthy eating is so simple and doable. So join in for this week"s episode!<br /> <br /> Highlights of this episode <br /> Q: Tells us why you chose to do a home-birth?Nao: When we were in our mid 20's we watched the documentary "The Business of Being Born" and that taught us so much about birth and the options we can make. Before that I did not know that we had such option. After watching that it made sense that pregnancy is not a sickness... so immediately after watching it we thought that was an option for us. My husband and I watched and we felt confident that this was an option for us, so after a couple of years we knew this is something we wanted to do... I thought I could get a referral for a midwife from my doctor and that was not the case so I had to navigate the options out there.Q: Were you exposed to the homebirth practice in Japan?Nao: In Japan I was not exposed to it but I know that it is practiced. It was more like we do not enjoy the hospital environment. We do not the people there; I know that there are doctors and nurses, but they are random people that walk in and out and they touch you, they check you, the room is really bright , it smells like chemicals. Because we have been trying to live  as natural as possible; like at home I don't keep  harsh chemicals. So I think because of those reasons it was easy for us to welcome that idea...Q: How did your husband and you meet?Nao: I went to an international school in NYC where the school provided an extra Japanese class once a week. He (my husband) did not go to that high school but he went to that class to study Japanese and that is where we met; so we met in high school. Q: How was planning the wedding?Nao: We had visa issues; this is not romantic. Because of our visa status we could not leave the county so we decided to go to Hawaii. I thought this is the most romantic place in the country. After we celebrated we did City Hall; it was quick just the paper done! Q: In order to qualify for a home birth you need to have a low-risk pregnancy, so how did you take care of yourself?Nao: Before I became pregnant I was very healthy. I kept my diet very natural I tried to avoid process food as much as possible especially sugar. This I kept while I was pregnat. Q: What is your tipical eating day like?Nao: It is a long story but before I become pregnant I met a healer who introduced me to the GAPS diet. She is a healer who a lot of her clients are families whose children suffer from vaccination side effects and she treats them amazingly. This is the whole reason for the GAPS diet to be introduced. Even though I did not have health issues, I thought it was good to follow this diet because it cures our gut  which is a core to our health. The two biggest elements in the GAPS diet is; one is the home-made bone broth and the other is fermented food. So three years before pregnancy I started to eat those. So my breakfast is home made bone broth that we use to make miso soup with eggs and fermented sauerkraut. Yogurt Recipe Yogurt MakerBig Glass Mason JarCombine whole milk with some left over plain yogurt. Press the button on the Yogurt maker and cover container with a tea towel. Go to sleep and the enxt day you have goyutBone Broth Recipe Boil a big pot of waterAdd chicken bones and c... 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 conversation we talk about her super easy staple meals. We listen to how she learnt about the home birth movement, her reasons into choosing a homebirth. She explains how labor started, and her communication with her birthing team. Furthermore she tells us how she managed the pushing phase and finally met her baby. My guest is so honest about her home birth. Her approach in healthy eating is so simple and doable. So join in for this week&#34;s episode! Highlights of this episode Q: Tells us why you chose to do a home-birth?Nao: When we were in our mid 20&#39;s we watched the documentary &#34;The Business of Being Born&#34; and that taught us so much about birth and the options we can make. Before that I did not know that we had such option. After watching that it made sense that pregnancy is not a sickness... so immediately after watching it we thought that was an option for us. My husband and I watched and we felt confident that this was an option for us, so after a couple of years we knew this is something we wanted to do... I thought I could get a referral for a midwife from my doctor and that was not the case so I had to navigate the options out there.Q: Were you exposed to the homebirth practice in Japan?Nao: In Japan I was not exposed to it but I know that it is practiced. It was more like we do not enjoy the hospital environment. We do not the people there; I know that there are doctors and nurses, but they are random people that walk in and out and they touch you, they check you, the room is really bright , it smells like chemicals. Because we have been trying to live  as natural as possible; like at home I don&#39;t keep  harsh chemicals. So I think because of those reasons it was easy for us to welcome that idea...Q: How did your husband and you meet?Nao: I went to an international school in NYC where the school provided an extra Japanese class once a week. He (my husband) did not go to that high school but he went to that class to study Japanese and that is where we met; so we met in high school. Q: How was planning the wedding?Nao: We had visa issues; this is not romantic. Because of our visa status we could not leave the county so we decided to go to Hawaii. I thought this is the most romantic place in the country. After we celebrated we did City Hall; it was quick just the paper done! Q: In order to qualify for a home birth you need to have a low-risk pregnancy, so how did you take care of yourself?Nao: Before I became pregnant I was very healthy. I kept my diet very natural I tried to avoid process food as much as possible especially sugar. This I kept while I was pregnat. Q: What is your tipical eating day like?Nao: It is a long story but before I become pregnant I met a healer who introduced me to the GAPS diet. She is a healer who a lot of her clients are families whose children suffer from vaccination side effects and she treats them amazingly. This is the whole reason for the GAPS diet to be introduced. Even though I did not have health issues, I thought it was good to follow this diet because it cures our gut  which is a core to our health. The two biggest elements in the GAPS diet is; one is the home-made bone broth and the other is fermented food. So three years before pregnancy I started to eat those. So my breakfast is home made bone broth that we use to make miso soup with eggs and fermented sauerkraut. Yogurt Recipe Yogurt MakerBig Glass Mason JarCombine whole milk with some left over plain yogurt. Press the button on the Yogurt maker and cover container with a tea towel. Go to sleep and the enxt day you have goyutBone Broth Recipe Boil a big pot of waterAdd chicken bones and chicken feetWe buy it from the ... https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=696 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/nao-motomatsu/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:56:24 +0000 2886 no full Andrea & Josh’s Home Birth Story Parenting in Queens 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 wish... 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 how Olivia, their daughter, came into this world. It is a beautiful and peaceful story with lots of advise for any parent looking into having a home birth.  <br /> <br /> <br /> Home Birth Team <br /> <br /> Links mentioned:"The Business of Being Born" Today&#39;s episode we listen to a home birth story. Andrea &amp; 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&#39;s wishes to give birth at home. We go into detail about how Olivia, their daughter, came into this world. It is a beautiful and peaceful story with lots of advise for any parent looking into having a home birth.  Home Birth Team Links mentioned:&#34;The Business of Being Born&#34; https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=670 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/andrea-joshs-home-birth-story/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:25:05 +0000 2360 no full Childbirth educator Lisa G. Taylor Parenting in Queens 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 childre... Welcome to Parenting in Queens!<br /> 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. <br /> <br /> In addition Lisa is a city schooler. She teaches her two children along with her husband's help at home. We learn about the homeschooling community and resources available. We discuss how home-schooling can be doable in a city with two working parents. Whether or not home-schooling is for you, Lisa will go in depth about how she is able to manage it and if you would like to do it part-time she recommends other resources available in the city. She is so hands-on but at the same time lay back in her home-school journey by taking it year by year. We also discuss the different types of home-school groups to see if it fits for your family. <br /> <br /> We go in depth about the importance of self-care and making yourself as a priority. Lisa explains about her health journey using alternative medicine to heal her adrenal fatigue. <br /> <br /> After giving birth twice, Lisa passion grew into the birth world. She learnt to advocate for herself and wished the same for other women. She started working on becoming a doula and a child birth educator at the same time. She is so passionate about giving families the right information to empower their birth experience. She is full of resources and is a great teacher for so many families. She has been an educator for ten years and her passion is still so contagious and invigorating.  Her work really captivates all families that even people from New Jersey and Long Island make the trip to attend her classes in Astoria. <br /> <br /> Lisa has two new great projects; one is her podcast "Birth Matters" where she shares different birth stories and her online childbirth course is now live!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Links mentioned:<br /> <br /> http://www.birthmattersnyc.com/links<br /> https://www.birthmattersnyc.com/podcast<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Lisa with her students!<br /> <br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest Welcome to Parenting in Queens! For today&#39;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 along with her husband&#39;s help at home. We learn about the homeschooling community and resources available. We discuss how home-schooling can be doable in a city with two working parents. Whether or not home-schooling is for you, Lisa will go in depth about how she is able to manage it and if you would like to do it part-time she recommends other resources available in the city. She is so hands-on but at the same time lay back in her home-school journey by taking it year by year. We also discuss the different types of home-school groups to see if it fits for your family.  We go in depth about the importance of self-care and making yourself as a priority. Lisa explains about her health journey using alternative medicine to heal her adrenal fatigue.  After giving birth twice, Lisa passion grew into the birth world. She learnt to advocate for herself and wished the same for other women. She started working on becoming a doula and a child birth educator at the same time. She is so passionate about giving families the right information to empower their birth experience. She is full of resources and is a great teacher for so many families. She has been an educator for ten years and her passion is still so contagious and invigorating.  Her work really captivates all families that even people from New Jersey and Long Island make the trip to attend her classes in Astoria.  Lisa has two new great projects; one is her podcast &#34;Birth Matters&#34; where she shares different birth stories and her online childbirth course is now live! Links mentioned: http://www.birthmattersnyc.com/links https://www.birthmattersnyc.com/podcast Lisa with her students! Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=639 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/lisa-taylor/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 01:30:21 +0000 2708 no full Aurora Satler on how to take the stress away from meal time Parenting in Queens 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. Welcome to Parenting in Queens<br /> Thank you for allowing us to be part of your busy day!<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> I am so obsessed with her work and I believe that her cookbook is truly the Ultimate one for any moms out there.<br /> <br /> Find out why by tuning in our latest episode!<br /> <br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Links to visit<br /> Cookbook:  https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-New-Moms-Cookbook-Nutrition/dp/1624145663<br /> <br /> Website: http://aurorasatler.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> FREE recipe alert!<br /> Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze<br /> Makes 8 lg scones<br /> <br /> Ingredients:<br /> <br /> 3 ½ cups self rising flour<br /> <br /> 1/3 cup brown sugar<br /> <br /> ½ teaspoon salt<br /> <br /> 2 teaspoons ginger powder<br /> <br /> 2 teaspoons cinnamon<br /> <br /> 1 ¼ cup heavy cream<br /> <br /> 1 can 100% pumpkin<br /> <br /> Glaze:<br /> <br /> 4 tablespoons butter<br /> <br /> ½ cup brown sugar<br /> <br /> ¼ cup maple syrup<br /> <br />  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. <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> Aurora's Ultimate Guide for Picky Eaters 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&#39;s Cookbook.  Aurora&#39;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&#39;s Ultimate Guide for Picky Eaters https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=598 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/aurora-satler/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:02:18 +0000 3042 no full Raising Tito with Salina and Ken Parenting in Queens 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 to Parenting in Queens <br /> Thank you for allowing us to be part of your busy day! <br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> 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! <br /> Key Points From This Episode: <br /> <br /> <br /> Key Points From This Episode: <br /> 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! <br /> <br /> Link Mentioned <br /> https://raisingtito.com/ 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&#39;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/ https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=555 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/raising-tito/ Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:51:59 +0000 3186 no full Unconventional Parenting and Growing Closer Through IVF. Parenting in Queens 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 Welcome to Parenting in Queens Podcast!Thank you for allowing us to be part of your busy day <br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> 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! <br /> <br /> <br /> Key Points from This Episode: <br /> 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! 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! https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=518 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/unconventional-parenting/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:36:01 +0000 2745 no full Parenthood for Oprah Beauty Director Brian Underwood Parenting in Queens 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, 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.<br /> <br /> 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!  <br /> <br /> <br /> Key Points from This Episode:<br /> <br /> Having to move to a bigger space once their baby was on the way.<br /> Why Bayside is the perfect neighborhood to raise a child.<br /> Deciding to have a family despite not thinking it was an option in his younger days.<br /> How initial concerns about being a good parent melt away once your child arrives.<br /> Going through the process of wanting to start a family and opting for surrogacy.<br /> The wonderful experience of having his younger sister as a surrogate.<br /> Why you shouldn’t worry about the doubts leading up to parenthood.<br /> How people with a negative mindset about having kids affect those around them.<br /> The importance of being honest about the family dynamic, even with a young child.<br /> His daily routine with a demanding job and juggling parental responsibilities.<br /> Having a workplace that is understanding of him as a parent.<br /> Compromising and open communication when co-parenting.<br /> The perks of working in the magazine publishing industry and in beauty specifically.<br /> His skincare regimen, the products he recommends and why sunscreen is non-negotiable.<br /> The difficulty of meeting all the demands of home and work life.<br /> Having a kid for a type A personality and learning to relinquish control.<br /> And much more! 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! https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=495 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/singledad/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:00:17 +0000 2537 no full Growing and Evolving Together Over the years, with Emily and Tyler Parenting in Queens 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.  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. <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> Welcome to Parenting in Queens<br /> Key Points from This Episode<br /> <br /> How our guests met in eighth grade!  <br /> The effect of having kids and navigating the new landscape of parenthood.  <br /> <br /> <br /> A period of high stress and transition that the couple endured together. <br /> The natural flow of the school year and how this related to their relationship. <br /> The influences of parents on our guests' own parenting styles and ideas.  <br /> Cleaning up their living space and the birth of The Tidy Dad! <br /> Utilizing technological advancements and learning from younger generations. <br /> <br /> <br /> The gift of therapy and the amazing help it has given Tyler and the family in general.  <br /> The gender gap and how mothers and fathers typically deal with emotions differently.  <br /> A new laundry routine that has made a big difference!  <br /> Meal planning and the convenience of Cook Smarts. <br /> Cleaning routines and the way this had to change after the birth of their daughters.  <br /> <br /> <br /> Why Emily and Tyler love living and raising a family in Queens. <br /> And much more!  <br /> <br /> This is a peek into their beautiful and tidy apartment<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Links Mentioned in Today's Episode<br /> The Tidy Dad — https://thetidydad.com <br /> <br /> The Tidy Dad on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tidydad/?hl=en <br /> <br /> Marie Kondo — https://konmari.com <br /> <br /> Cook Smarts — https://www.cooksmarts.com/  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&#39; 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&#39;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/  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=461 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/tidydad/ Thu, 29 Aug 2019 12:00:59 +0000 3321 no full Following Your Artistic Heart and Raising a Family, with Anne. Parenting in Queens 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 ... Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast<br /> 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! <br /> Key Points From This Episode:<br /> <br /> A little background on Annie’s childhood and schooling in Taiwan.  <br /> The culture shock of arriving in New York and learning English.  <br /> <br /> <br /> Transitioning into graphic design from a fine art degree.  <br /> Annie’s first job in the city and then moving on.  <br /> Taking time off from her retail job to spend time with her first son. <br /> Annie’s ideas on relationships and the role of the father.   <br /> Healing processes and helping others through difficult times.   <br /> <br /> <br /> Her second son and the reasons she decided to have another child.   <br /> Treatment for her first son’s difficulties.  <br /> The boys’ temperaments and relationship with each other.   <br /> Effects of therapy and how it has helped her son.  <br /> Annie’s divorce and how this impacted her children. <br /> <br /> <br /> Breaking the news to her parents and the support she received from them. <br /> Meeting someone new through Facebook! <br /> And much more!  <br /> <br /> Tweetables:<br /> “In Taiwan school does not get out until 5pm and then you to the after school curriculum.” — Ann [0:05:50.4] <br /> <br /> “But by the time I graduated everyone and their mother is making their website for free!” — Ann [0:12:58.8] <br /> Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:<br /> An Mé — https://anmeshop.com/ <br /> <br /> God Never Blinks — https://www.amazon.com/God-Never-Blinks-Lessons-Detours/dp/0446556513  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  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=319 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/single-mom-two-boys/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:43:06 +0000 3865 no full Two Weddings, Two Cats, and a Baby with the Pell Family. ​ Parenting in Queens 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 j... Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast<br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> For a beautiful conversation with a wonderful family be sure to tune in! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Key Points From This Episode: <br /> <br /> Some background, how our guests met and their first date. <br /> The decision to get married after about three years of dating.   <br /> <br /> <br /> Two weddings and planning these.  <br /> Moving to New York and finding jobs in the big city.   <br /> Working as a research librarian and a little about this profession.  <br /> Having a child and starting a family.  <br /> Breastfeeding, preparation and pumping.  <br /> <br /> <br /> Expectations going into parenthood and ideas going forward.   <br /> Morning routines, diet and balancing work.    <br /> Finding time for each other and spending time in the evenings.  <br /> Bilingualism, cultural identity and trying to keep these alive.  <br /> Hopes and expectations for their four year old.  <br /> <br /> <br /> Some information on the Pell family pets!  <br /> And much more!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Tweetables: <br /> <br /> “We did two weddings, one wedding in Pennsylvania Country Club and one then wedding in Tokyo.” — Pell Family [0:07:02.1] <br /> <br /> “There is no way to really prepare for it.” — Pell Family [0:23:42.4] <br /> <br />  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: <br /> <br /> Temple University — https://www.temple.edu/ <br /> <br /> Hunter College — https://hunter.cuny.edu/ <br /> This was the last time we met at the playground<br /> <br /> Behind the Scenes of this picture perfect family! 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! https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=296 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/two-weddings/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:57:36 +0000 2746 no full Choosing Your Own Path for a Relationship and Family with Rashana. Parenting in Queens 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! Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast!<br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> <br /> 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! <br /> <br /> <br /> Keys From This Episode:<br /> <br /> Meeting her husband and realizing he was the one. <br /> Getting to know each other and negotiating work and ambitions.   <br /> <br /> <br /> Trust, jealousy and keeping close through being apart.  <br /> Not succumbing to the pressure to get married from friends and family. <br /> The eventual yet surprising proposal!  <br /> The wedding and what Rashana wanted for the special day.  <br /> Growing up as the different kid in the family.  <br /> <br /> <br /> Rashana’s current professional position in marketing. <br /> The influence of the internet and digital developments in the marketing field.  <br /> Rashana ’s husband’s work and how he makes a living.  <br /> Managing work, a relationship, a toddler and a dog!  <br /> What Rashana is reading right now.  <br /> <br /> <br /> Rashana’s toddler and her hopes for his life in the future.  <br /> Childcare and the differences of life in Queens.  <br /> Tips for new parents about trust and sleep. <br /> And much more!  <br /> <br /> <br /> Tweetables:<br /> “At the time I really wasn’t looking for a new relationship. I was still young.” — Rashana [0:03:19.9] <br /> <br /> “I trusted him enough to know that he wasn’t wasting my time” — Rashana [0:11:01.4] <br /> Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  <br /> Rashana Sign with Lux.com — http://signedwithluxe.com/ <br /> <br /> Netflix — https://www.netflix.com <br /> <br /> Hulu — https://www.hulu.com <br /> <br /> Pandora — https://www.pandora.com <br /> <br /> Spotify — https://www.spotify.com <br /> <br /> The Alchemist — https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0062315005 <br /> <br /> Thrive — https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Redefining-Success-Creating-Well-Being/dp/0804140863 <br /> <br /> HuffPost — https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ <br /> What we did not get to know in this interview then was that Rashana is expecting AND<br /> it's a GIRL! 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&#39;s a GIRL! https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=309 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/career-motherhood-self-care/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:42:26 +0000 2674 no full Different Stages of Parenting in a Multicultural Family, With Nadia & Anu.​ Parenting in Queens 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. Welcome to Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast <br /> 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.  <br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> <br /> Listen to this week's episode! <br /> <br /> Key Points from This Episode <br /> 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/   <br /> If you listened to this episode you will understand every photo <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Except, we forgot to mention that the kids have Santa as their grandpa! 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&#39;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! https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=261 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/multicultural-parenthood/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:54:13 +0000 3383 no full Importance of Gaining Life Experience For Better Parenthood, With the Schulte Family. ​ Parenting in Queens 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. Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast!<br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> For all this and more, stay tuned for today’s episode!<br /> <br /> <br /> Episode 2 Ready to Listen!<br /> Key Points From this Episode:<br /> <br /> The story of how Mike and Lisa met; the friend zone. <br /> From a big Italian wedding to a small local gathering. <br /> <br /> <br /> Why Lisa believes you should get life experience before getting married. <br /> Mike and Lisa’s expectations of what type of parents they would be. <br /> The parenting style and approach that Mike and Lisa take. <br /> Absolute “no-no”s that Mike and Lisa implement in their parenting.  <br /> How turning lights on and off can help set a sleeping schedule. <br /> <br /> <br /> Why Lisa never uses the Cooper’s room as a form of punishment. <br /> Cooper’s bedtime routine; mom and dad’s perspective.  <br /> The whole food, organic approach that Mike and Lisa take. <br /> Mike and Lisa’s unique fitness bet; weightless contest. <br /> Understanding the different experiences of having kids earlier versus later. <br /> <br /> <br /> What makes parenting in Queens different and unique. <br /> Mike and Lisa’s number one tip to finding time for each other.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Tweetables: <br /> <br /> “I feel like people shouldn’t get married until they’re like 31-32, at least.” — Lisa Schulte [0:10:15.1] <br /> <br /> “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] <br /> <br /> “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]  <br /> <br /> “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] <br /> <br /> “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]<br /> <br /> Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  <br /> <br /> Simple Parenting in Queens —  https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/<br /> <br /> Mike Schulte — https://www.instagram.com/mikeschultenyc/  <br /> <br /> OkCupid — https://www.okcupid.com/ <br /> Sneak Peak into their home 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 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/?p=222 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/real-parenting/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 02:19:17 +0000 2356 no full A Cozy Family Apartment in Queens with The Moore Family 1 1 Parenting in Queens 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 Que... Welcome to the Simple Parenting in Queens Podcast!<br /> Share on facebook<br /> Share on google<br /> Share on twitter<br /> Share on linkedin<br /> Share on pinterest<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br />  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. <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> <br /> Episode 01: Listen Now<br /> Key Points From This Episode:<br /> <br /> A typical Friday in the life of the Moore Family.<br /> How they met in 2010 and the early days of dating.<br /> Falling pregnant and breaking the news to friends and family.<br /> Maintaining friendship through marriage.<br /> News, politics and sharing of information.<br /> Tips from the Moores for getting through rushed mornings!<br /> Relationships with older family members and the importance of grandparents.<br /> Church and therapy as ways to heal from difficulties.<br /> Preparing for fatherhood and taking care of a family.<br /> Dates, taking trips and the annual break from the kids.<br /> The decision to have kids and knowing when you are ready.<br /> Roles in the home in cleaning, decorating and organizing.<br /> Making it work in a small apartment in Queens.<br /> And much more!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Tweetables: <br /> <br /> “We met in my old apartment. It was like a little holiday house party.” — Tanya Moore [0:05:01.2]  <br /> <br /> “You need your friends. You need people, like he said, that you can lean on.” — Tanya Moore  [0:09:36.8] <br /> <br /> “I would say try to reduce the things that you don’t need.” — Drew Moore  [0:30:56.9] <br /> <br /> Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: <br /> <br /> Simple Parenting in Queens — <br /> <br /> Drew Moore on Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/mrdrewnyc/ <br /> <br /> Tanya Moore on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tanyahofflermoore/ <br /> <br /> Tyler Perry — http://tylerperry.com/ <br /> <br /> Fidelity — https://www.fidelity.com <br /> <br /> Netflix — https://www.netflix.com <br /> <br /> Duane Reade — https://www.walgreens.com/topic/duane-reade/duane-reade.jsp<br /> Tanya & Drew's Cozy Apartment 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 &amp; Drew&#39;s Cozy Apartment https://simpleparentinginqueens.tinybearshouse.com/?p=133 https://simpleparentinginqueens.com/family-of-five/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:39:45 +0000 2715 no