Mailbag #10: Simplifying Life, Parenting Lessons, Childcare Hacks, Family Travel Tips and More

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Chris Hutchins

Business, Education, Investing, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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#211: Chris and Amy answer questions on parenting, including planning for a baby, childcare, schooling, parenting strategies, travel with kids, managing screen time, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/parenting-childcare-ama Partner Deals Cultural Care: Get $250 off flexible childcare with international au pairs NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance Green Chef: 50% off your first meal kit + 2 months of free salad with code ALLTHEHACKSFREE Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Trust & Will: Get 15% off personalized, legally binding estate plans Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Mercury Personal Banking Wealthfront: Get $5k managed free and get a 0.5% APY boost Chris’ New Baby Planning Notion Document Korean Childcare Agency: SanhooUSA Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Baby Gear Rentals: BabyQuip ZIPAIR Low Stimulating Kids Content Bluey Trash Truck Lucas the Spider Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Stillwater Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood ABCmouse App Khan Academy App ATH Podcast Ep #177: Best Bank Account Setup to Earn Interest on All Your Cash Ep #183: Debunking the Biggest Parenting Myths with Emily Oster Ep #185: 12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky Submit questions for our next AMA here Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:47) Finding Balance Between Optimizing and Simplicity (07:39) General Parenting Advice (09:57) Approaching Kids with Curiosity and Zero Judgment (13:41) Why You Should Make 1-on-1 Time with Each Kid (17:52) Different Ways to Prepare for Having a Baby (23:07) Types of Childcare (25:01) Other Things to Plan for When Having a Kid (28:09) Early Parenthood Tips (34:53) Evaluating Childcare Options (45:44) Schools: Public vs. Private vs. Charter (53:06) Fundamental Tips for Traveling with Kids (57:22) Flying with Kids (59:35) Getting Older Kids Involved in Travel Planning (1:01:37) Screen Time and Lower Stimulating Content for Kids (1:04:33) How to Submit Questions for Upcoming Q&As Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Juggling kids, careers, and keeping life on track is no easy feat.
0:07.0	With two young kids of our own, we have learned firsthand how quickly priorities shift and how even simple tasks can feel overwhelming.
0:15.0	So today, my wife Amy and I are diving into the realities of parenting, from simplifying your finances
0:21.4	and navigating child care, and sharing practical tips we've picked up along the way. Whether you
0:27.0	have kids or not, I really hope you enjoy hearing us open up about our own experiences, balancing
0:31.7	family and life. I'm Chris Hutchins. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend
0:36.2	or leave a comment or review. And if you want to keep upgrading your life, money, and travel, click follow or subscribe. Now, let's get into it right after this.
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1:49.8	Amy, we are back.
1:50.4	How are you feeling?
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