Mailbag #10: Simplifying Life, Parenting Lessons, Childcare Strategies, Family Travel Tips and More

#211: Chris and Amy answer questions on parenting, including planning for a baby, childcare, schooling, parenting strategies, travel with kids, managing screen time, and more.

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Low Stimulating Kids Content

• Bluey
• Trash Truck
• Lucas the Spider
• Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
• Stillwater
• Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
• ABCmouse App
• Khan Academy App

ATH Podcast

• Ep #177: Best Bank Account Setup to Earn Interest on All Your Cash
• Ep #183: Debunking the Biggest Parenting Myths with Emily Oster
• Ep #185: 12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
• Submit questions for our next AMA here

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:47) Finding Balance Between Optimizing and Simplicity

(07:39) General Parenting Advice

(09:57) Approaching Kids with Curiosity and Zero Judgment

(13:41) Why You Should Make 1-on-1 Time with Each Kid

(17:52) Different Ways to Prepare for Having a Baby

(23:07) Types of Childcare

(25:01) Other Things to Plan for When Having a Kid

(28:09) Early Parenthood Tips

(34:53) Evaluating Childcare Options

(45:44) Schools: Public vs. Private vs. Charter

(53:06) Fundamental Tips for Traveling with Kids

(57:22) Flying with Kids

(59:35) Getting Older Kids Involved in Travel Planning

(1:01:37) Screen Time and Lower Stimulating Content for Kids

(1:04:33) How to Submit Questions for Upcoming Q&As

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