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How Do You Help a Scared Kid Get Better?

Give your kid every opportunity to get to where she could be successful, if she wants to. Help them realize the potential and to see if they can get there, but don't push for it to the point of burnout.

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Darius Monsef – Sniper Parent, Entrepreneur ·

2 Cent Dad Podcast

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  1. Who Is Bubs Darius MonsefBubs is currently the founder of Brave Care, and previously a founder of ColorLovers and CreativeMarkets.
  2. Is Hawaii a Good Place to Start a CompanyWhile living in a beautiful Hawaii, Darius realized that while there were many ways in which he was happy, he was also terribly unhappy because Hawaii was not…
  3. Should Kids Roam Free or Have Packed Schedules?We tend to try and improve on what we missed out on as children and to avoid what we disliked.
  4. Why Did Bubs Darius Monsef and Co Start Brave CareThere was a time when Darius had to take his kids to an ER a few weekends in a row, and in that process he learned about this new pediatric urgent care clinic…
  5. Why Do We Need Pediatric Urgent Cares All Over the CountryMost things that happen to kids are normal and routine, for which they don't need to be at a hospital.
  6. What Is the Ethos of the Brave CareKids need to challenge themselves to learn something new, like ride a bike, or climbing.
  7. How Do You Balance Work and Home Life While Doing a StartupSimply because something worked for one person does not mean it would work for another, so you should take any advice with a grain of salt.
  8. How Can You Get Sufficient Rest in a Family With Young KidsIf rest is important to you, then optimizing for maximum sleep could be a priority you set as a family.
  9. Should You Go to Bed AngryYes, go to bed angry. It is very likely you are mad about something trivial and by getting sleep you will get over it and forget it.
  10. Why Might an Entrepreneur Hide His Struggles From His FamilyStartups are hard and many of the problems are difficult.
  11. What Can a Startup Founder Do to Help With a DepressionThis might be hard to believe, but sometimes you might be stuck with a problem that you cannot solve, and only if you take a break and step back will you…
  12. How Can You Model a Successful Happy Family for Your KidsModeling happy family does not guarantee that your kids will end up with one.
  13. How Can I Support My Partner and My Marriage While Raising ChildrenIf life feels difficult right now, that's because it is.
  14. How Can I Make Sure My Partner Knows That I Love and Adore ThemInstead of doing something nice on special days and holidays, show appreciation throughout the year and be a role model to other people.
  15. How Does Darius Monsef Say You Get a Better Deal on Flowers?Buy them on a normal night, not on the one day the price jumps.
  16. How Can I Do Nice Things for My WifeBe in the habit of doing nice things.
  17. Am I Doing a Good Job as a Partner and a ParentIf you are questioning whether you are doing a good job, then you probably are.

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