Table For Four: A Family Conversation

This week's episode was inspired by a Tedtalk on Talk Education with Kristen Nguyen on the 3 steps to help kids process traumatic events. We had our kids watch the TedTalk and we had a family conversation discussing the before, during & after the events of the pandemic. We discussed what is a collective experience and what we tell our kids on how to process traumatic events. Join the family conversation.

Kristen Nguyen's TedTalk:

https://www.ted.com/talks/kristen_nguyen_3_steps_to_help_kids_process_traumatic_events/comments

Sources: TEDTALK, Kristen Nguyen

We are back to another season of Table For Four: A Family Conversation. We hope everyone's doing well in this first quarter of 2023. Now let's get to it. We feel that there isn't many talks about kids and internet safety. Although there might be many articles and publications out there. We felt the need to talk about this with our kids. On this episode we talked about having a family contract on the do's and don'ts of Technology, the Roblox Robux scam and the potential banning of TikTok in the U.S. Come join the conversation. 

"There is nothing more important than family and we are here to remind you of that"

We are taking a trip down memory lane and taking a look back at season 3. With season 4 closely approaching. We wanted to share some highlights from our previous season. Enjoy and we will be back soon enough.

We are back and its season 4. We have a lot in store this season. Check out some of our previous episodes.

In this week's episode, our special guest  is Paulette Erato from the @themakermuse.co We had the pleasure speaking with her about supporting child-free individuals. Her definitions give us a better understanding and our conversation was ever so insightful! Follow her and see her journey on social media.

Check her website out: 

https://themakermuse.co/podcast/

On this special episode for Father's Day. Andre & Stef talks about his journey of looking for his dad and trying to get answers to fill that emptiness for not having a father around. He also recently had discovered that he passed away in November of 2021. We talked about it and had a great conversation about what makes a good father. check it out

Diane Linton from Canarsie Cupcakes will be our special guest of the week.

We talk about balancing her baking business, marriage, being a homemaker, and homeschooling her 4 beautiful children.

Diane is a wife, mom, homemaker, homeschooler, and entrepreneur. Small business owner of an at-home bakery, Canarsie Cupcakes. Aspiring to build a business and legacy for my family as well as to be able to serve my community.

Follow Canarsie Cupcakes on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/canarsiecupcakes/

See the incredible treat boxes Diane made for my birthday and they were so delicious.

She was just recently featured in a pop-up shop in Stumpy's Greenhook on June 4th to share her amazing treats.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CeY6ERJgwsv/...

We have known each since our college days and it was an absolute pleasure speaking with Diane Linton about her business.

There is something else we shared in common our children both suffer from epilepsy. It was exactly a year ago today that we discovered Stefan was diagnosed with epilepsy and what a journey it has been to find someone else who understands and gets what we have been through.

We as moms try to juggle and balance kids, careers businesses, and marriage on top of everything else in life. It was such an honor learning about her journey and how with faith and a little planning we can do what we can do some amazing things.

This week we talked about what is puberty. This was something that wasn't discussed growing up for Andre. For Stefanie it was different. She did have the puberty talk. We wanted to ask the kids if they knew what it was since they already started taking Sex Education class in school. We wanted to highlight the facts and also talked about movies that talk about it such as Disney's Turning Red and Inside Out. Perfect examples of how kids deal with puberty but in a Disney way. 

The Men's Panel is a safe space to talk about all topics with open minds and great conversation. This week our guests are all from the male species and the topic is Men's mental health and our own mental being. This is our close group of friends and their input is valued. This week guests are:

Rolando Molina is the best brother, uncle, husband, and phenomenal photographer. Business owner and who I consider the voice of reason is the kindest person you ever get the pleasure of meeting.   

Andrew Allen is a husband, father, model, and amazing photographer who is always willing to give the best advice and an open ear. As a business owner, he is one of the hardest-working individuals in his field.   

Jesse Acevedo is a creative designer with the most unique perspective that is always willing to give a helping hand. Working with the top #networks and designs team, he is the most humble person you can ever work with.   

Sammy Aguilar is an amazing young man with ambition and the biggest heart. With such wisdom at a young age, he is bound to do incredible things in his life.   

Jayson Cordero is the life of the party. His personality is infectious and is always available to help. If you are lucky enough to know him then you already know the deal. Say less fam. 

Special shoutout to Andres Molina, co-host, father, brother, husband, and jack of all trades.   This incredible circle of men open up and have a heartfelt conversation on the podcast.