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T2P Episode 24: Is Medellin Colombia Our Next Home?

What's up guys, welcome back to episode 24 of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast titled "Is Medellin Colombia Our Next Home."
So, in this episode, Amanda and I broke down our rating of 10 different areas that we consider when looking to move to a new country. We gave each area a score out of 10 and the total score we got for Medellin was 55 out of 100.
We talked about the things we loved about Medellin, such as the beauty and street art which both scored a perfect 10. We also enjoyed the food and thought it was a 7 out of 10. However, there were some areas where we didn't score Medellin as high, such as traveling/transportation/traffic which was a 5 out of 10, and the overall vibe which was a 6 out of 10. We also rated it a 0 out of 10 for pollution.
While we had a great time in Medellin, it ultimately didn't end up being our next landing spot. We talk about our high hopes for a few other places and asked our listeners where they would raise their kids if they had to move to another country.
We also talked about overseas parenting and the different trends in parenting over the years. It was interesting to learn about the authoritarian parenting advocated by pediatrician Walter W. Sackett, Jr. who advised parents to feed their babies cereal two days after birth and even encouraged six-month-old children to drink coffee every morning! Can you believe that?
And of course, we had some fun with our "I love the 90s" segment where I ask Amanda trivia questions about 90s pop culture. If you were a kid in the 90s, you'll definitely enjoy this segment.
Last but certainly not least tune in to hear our final discussion about the last episode of the hit show The Parent Test.
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T2P Episode 23: Your Child’s 1st Phone

What's up ya'll? Here we go back again with another episode of the Trying 2 Parent podcast, and let me tell you about our latest happenings. After 13 years Amanda is finally leaving her job to take on this career in life insurance full-time with me. We're also super excited to be heading to Medellin, Colombia for the first time on Tuesday which we can not wait for. Nina's skin is really starting to get better, so she's a happy dog.
In our news segment, we talked about a surprising parenting style that led to raising highly successful kids"Not that surprising". We also asked our listeners what age they think kids should finally get their first phone.
In our overseas parenting segment, we discussed one of the worst parenting trends of the last century. In our "I Love the 90s" segment, Amanda finally crushed some 90s pop culture, with questions about Mad Cow's Disease, the famous sitcom "Family Matters," Under Armor's rise, and "Sister, Sister." 
Last but certainly not least tune in to hear our discussion about our weekly episode of The Parent Test.
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T2P Episode 22: When should Kids start Drinking?

What's up everyone and welcome back to Trying 2 Parent! On this week's episode, we're excited to share that our pup Nina's skin is finally getting better, and we're getting ready to leave for our trip to Medellin, Colombia in just nine days, super excited for that!
But before we go, we wanted to catch up with you all on our latest adventures. We went to a beautiful cenote today and did some free diving which was amazing. We've also been eating tacos legit every night (and I ain't mad at it). Plus, our friends booked their flight to come see us in May, which we can't wait for!
In our highs and lows segment, we're celebrating a big milestone for our business with our first 10k week, which means we were able to make a big impact and help a lot of families. We're also excited for our friend Rae, who got her first promotion! And while our week was pretty solid overall, we're still dealing with our stupid internet issue.
In the news, we're discussing five messages from your tween that they want you to hear, which is a great reminder for all parents out there so definitely pay attention because they bring up some very interesting talking points. And for our Ask the Listeners segment, we want to know what age you think it's "okay" for your kids to start drinking responsibly.
For our Overseas Parenting segment, we're taking a look back at the extreme measures parents took in the 1940s to stop thumb-sucking, including a flammable nail polish made with capsicum and acetone! That shits wild.
And finally, in our I Love the 90s segment, we're testing Amanda's knowledge with some trivia questions. Do you know the infamous haircut inspired by a "Must See TV" sitcom? Or the first rap song to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100? Tune in to find out!
Last but certainly not least tune in to hear our discussion about our weekly episode of The Parent Test.
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T2P Episode 21: Baby Cages

What's up everyone, welcome to this week's episode of Trying 2 Parent podcast. Well folks, it seems like we're having a bit of a rollercoaster ride this week. On the one hand, we had a great week of helping families and putting some great life insurance policies in place. But on the other hand, our dog Nina has some health issues that don't seem to be getting better but we're keeping our fingers crossed for her.
In the news this week, we have an interesting story from Western Australia where a town has decided to ban the sale of energy drinks to under 18s to combat declining mental health. We want to know what you think about this, so let us know in the comments.
On a more lighthearted note, we're taking a trip down memory lane with our "I Love the 90s" segment. Do you remember what "AOL" stood for? Or what snack you could apply to your fingers to create witch fingernails? We'll be testing our knowledge of 90s pop culture, so make sure to tune in.
And speaking of history, did you know that in the 1930s, city dwellers hung baby cages outside their apartment windows so their children could get fresh air and sun? We'll be discussing this strange practice and what we think about it.
Finally, in our "Ask the Listeners" segment, we want to know: when is the right time to start talking to your kids about puberty? We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
Oh, and one more thing - the mangos out here are the best I’ve ever had. But unfortunately, our power keeps going out and we're still not pregnant. And speaking of things that keep going wrong, we mentioned last week that we finally rebooked an appointment with the internet people, but they've done it again - they've messed us around. Tune in to hear all about it and of course we'll touch on our weekly episode of The Parent Test.
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T2P Episode 20: Let’s Ask the Listeners

Hey y’all, it's Shawn King, and welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent podcast. Today, we're discussing a range of updates, starting with finally rebooking our appointment with the internet people and setting up our Mexican bank account - phew, it's been a long time coming.
But, let's talk about the elephant in the room - we're still not pregnant. It's frustrating, and we know many of you can relate. People often say don't think about it, don't worry about it, but it's not that easy, is it?
On a high note, we're pretty sure we've locked in our next promotion at work, which is super exciting, and our friend Rae just qualified for her first promotion too - congratulations, Rae!
Unfortunately, we've also had a low point this week. One of our good friends lost one of his best friends, and it's been tough.
Moving on to our news topic for the week - we came across an article that emphasizes the importance of teaching children a life skill that can lead to success. It's fascinating, and we wanted to share it with all of you.
Now, we want to hear from you - is it okay for men to wear spandex to hide their tummy if women are doing it too? We'd love to know your thoughts on this.
And finally, let's talk about an overseas parenting ritual that we found interesting. The Wolof people of Mauritania believe that human saliva can retain words and affect the development of children. So when a baby is born, women spit on the baby's face, and men spit in the baby's ear for good luck. It's certainly not something we've come across before, but we'd love to know your thoughts on this too.
 
Of course we touch on this weeks episode of The Parent Test which always sparks some good conversation. 
 
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T2P Episode 19: Helicopter Parenting

It's episode 19 and boy do we have a good one in store for ya'll. One this weeks episode we discuss what's been going on in our daily lives while living in Mexico. We officially book our trip to go visit Columbia. We hit you with the classic highs a& lows, a great article about parenting styles, we get the listeners involved and of course we discuss a very interesting episode of The Parent Test. 
We hope ya'll had a fantastic March as we close out this months episode with a bang!
 
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T2P Episode 18: Thoughts on Spanking

What's up everyone. On this weeks episode of the podcast we discuss some of the conveniences of living in Mexico. We talk about the cost difference in laser hair removal vs the price in the US. We also finally visit the beach directly down the street from our place and surprise surprise we love it.
 
When it comes to the parent talk we discuss an article written in Feb talking about children's consumption of too much sweets and too few greens. We touch on some classic memories from the 90's and we get into a very interesting discussion that episode 4 of The Parent Test brought up. Do you spank your kids? Be sure to tune in to hear all this and more.
 
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T2P Episode 17: Visiting The Maldives of Mexico

Wow what a week. On this episode of the podcast we talk about all the incredible adventures we had with my parents exploring cenotes and making our first trip to the Maldives of Mexico to celebrate my 31st birthday. We finally get our green cards. We experience our first bout of food poisoning and we discuss episode 3 of The Parent Test. Buckle up my friends
 
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T2P Episode 16: New Studio Who Dis

On this weeks episode, we've officially set up the podcast studio, we're back to filming, and we talk about all sorts of fun shenanigans. Fresh cuts, new eyelashes, and of course an update on how things are going in Mexico. To close out the podcast we talk episode 2 of The Parent Test and touch on some really important topics that every parent should pay close attention to. Thanks for all the support everyone
 
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T2P Episode 15: The Parent Test

On this weeks episode of the podcast we finally finish moving into our new place. We talk updates on all things Mexico and we hit our first Cenote which was a blast. We discuss our usual high's and lows as well as our love for the 90's along with a new feature section we'll be doing for the next 10 weeks which is breaking down the amazing new show The Parent Test on Hulu.
 
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