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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. 

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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/  

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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 […]

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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!

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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/ 

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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 & 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 […]