
Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #7 – The World We’re Leaving Our Kids
February 24, 2023
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Laura and Shanna answer a listener’s question about how to manage kids’ strong desires for toys when out shopping, and they share their thoughts on raising children in the current state of the world.
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Show Notes:
- Gretchen Rubin's Emergency Kit for Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Laura mentions Gretchen Rubin's advice on anxiety in the episode. This post outlines more of her tips for dealing with anxiety and worry.
- "Your Kids Are Not Doomed" by Ezra Klein. Not mentioned on the episode, but Shanna likes the perspective that Klein has about bringing kids into the world with the current climate crisis.
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