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Nostalgia, Minivans, and Parenting Conversations
This chapter explores the humorous 'back in my day' stories parents tell their children while discussing the practicality of minivans for larger families. The conversation concludes with gratitude for the guest and encourages listener engagement with the podcast community.
Carlo Navarro is a former marketing leader turned fractional executive and the owner of the @StartupDad instagram handle (I’m jealous!). He’s been a mentor in the Chicago startup scene via 1871 and a marketing director and sales leader at companies like Blueleaf, Carrum Health, Pandora and more. He’s also a husband and the father of five (!) kids. In our conversation today we discussed:
* Helping your kids discover their passions and dreams
* Avoiding the temptation to push your kids to live your idealized version of life
* Navigating complex health issues in a large family and managing through them
* The role of social media and technology for your kids
* A framework on following through with consequences for your kids
* How to capture the idea Christmas card photo with a family of 7
* The family adjustment when his wife went back to work
* How he identifies and catches himself when he’s about to lose his patience
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Where to find Carlo Navarro
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlonavarro/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdad/
Where to find Adam Fishman
* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/
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In this episode, we cover:
[1:28] Welcome
[2:37] Professional background
[3:46] Childhood
[5:58] Were there other Filipino kids in your school?
[7:29] How did you meet your wife?
[8:12] What does your wife do for work?
[9:15] Adjustment of wife going back to work
[10:29] Their decision to start a family
[12:27] Household dynamic of kids
[15:13] Helping kids navigate their dreams
[17:54] Not living vicariously through kids
[20:49] How to pull off the perfect family Christmas card
[23:56] What has changed emotionally after multiple kids
[25:33] Balancing health issues in a large family
[33:30] Advice to younger Carlo
[35:28] Favorite book to read to your kids?
[37:10] An area you and partner don’t align?
[40:24] Kid’s relationship with technology
[43:53] Mistake you made as a dad?
[44:48] Ways to identify when losing patience?
[47:02] Follow along
[48:03] Lightning round
[57:00] Thank you
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Show references:
1871: https://1871.com/
Blue Leaf: https://www.blueleaf.com/
Karim Health: http://karimhealthcare.com/
Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/
Detroit Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/
Swisher Home Improvement SHI: https://swisherhomeimprovement.com/
HHT: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hereditary-hemorrhagic-telangiectasia
Rosie Revere Engineer & Series by Andrea Beaty: http://www.andreabeaty.com/
Troomi: https://troomi.com/
Connected Families: https://connectedfamilies.org/
Bottle Warmer: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Temperature-Control-Automatic-Shut-Off/dp/B0876T9DQZ/
Messi: https://www.intermiamicf.com/players/lionel-messi/
Michael Jordan: https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/michael-jordan/
Caillou: https://en.caillou.com/
Blippi: https://blippi.com/
Atlas 7 Passenger: https://www.vw.com/en/models/atlas.html
Pee Wee Herman: https://peewee.com/
Lion King: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110357/
Lion Guard: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3793630/
Sandlot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108037/
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For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.
For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com
Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/
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