This is part one of my chat with Emily Gaudreau. Part two is available here.
Emily is the mother of four and the wife of one. Emily is the host of How To Raise a Maverick, a podcast where she explores the challenges of raising kids with work ethic, grit, and empathy–so they become adults with a strong moral core and lust for life.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Book: Free-Range Kids, How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry) by Lenore Skenazy
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
([3:02]) What is a maverick?
([5:15]) “Free-range parenting” defined
([8:15]) Calculated parenting decisions
([8:40]) A real world version of “Home Alone”
([9:35]) 99.9% of parents have their kids’ best interests at heart.
([10:20]) This is the safest time in the U.S. since the 1960s, according to the FBI.
([11:25]) It’s all about preparing your kids.
([11:50]) Close your eyes and let your child get you across the street safely.
([12:45]) Teach your kids to navigate an airport
([13:40]) When talking to your kids, change your statements to questions.
([13:53]) Emily is a hard (bleep) parent.
([15:40]) Clam bakes in Mazatlan make great memories.
([17:15]) Dogs dig when they’re bored. Children do too.
([17:28]) Beaches are not Emily’s jam.
([29:50]) Medical care advice for traveling parents
What is your ONE story?
How to take criticism like a pro
Your story can change lives (especially your own!)
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BONUS: Family Accommodations in Britain (Family Travel Radio episode)
BONUS: Britain from Behind the Wheel (Family Travel Radio episode)
BONUS: A Day Trip to Stonehenge (Family Travel Radio episode)
BONUS: Exploring London with Kids (Family Travel Radio episode)
Intentional business
A podcaster looks at 40
Dramatic change for a dream life
The audacity to be a travel photographer: The Lola Akinmade Åkerström Story
A Whirlwind Family Travel Journey
Transforming Young Lives Through Travel w/ Carmela Resuma of FLYTE
Kids are a Trip!: The Kirsten Maxwell Story
Bucket list power: The Dr. Mark Wade Story
Don’t Make Me Pull Over!: The “King of the Road Trip” Story
Travel creates resourceful kids: The Epic Education Story
For the love of travel: The Amateur Traveler Story
Feminine Energy & Passionate Travel: The Anna Rova Story
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