Resilience, Trust, Discipline, and Balancing Ambition | Nick Freitas

EP 195The Mikhaila Peterson PodcastPublished December 20, 2023

Hey guys! Considering I was expecting my second before shooting this episode, I felt it was a pretty good time to bring on Nick Freitas to discuss parenting tips and what we’ve both learned. We discuss homeschooling, raising strong kids, managing social media for your children and more. Nick Freitas is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates Representing the 62th District. Prior to being elected Nick Served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne, 25th Infantry and served two tours in Iraq as a Green Beret with 1st Special forces group. Elected to the House in 2015, he currently serves on the Public Safety, Education, Finance, and Courts of Justice Committees and is the Subcommittee Chairman for the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Public Safety “Gun Sub.” Host of Making the Argument and The Why Minutes. #parenting #homeschooling #howtoparent #pregnancy #newparent —Visit Nick Freitas’ Links— Nick’s Instagram - Nick’s YouTube and Podcast -

Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 0:50What’s with the mugs?
  3. 1:40Who is Nick Freitas?
  4. 4:10Joining the army when having a significant other
  5. 9:29How can I raise a strong young man?
  6. 21:10How can I raise a strong young woman?
  7. 30:25‘Find the biggest kid in your class, and sock him!’ - Jordan Peterson jokes
  8. 32:44Work ambition vs being a great parent
  9. 40:21Homeschool misconceptions
  10. 47:08Managing social media usage (And Jane Austen)
  11. 54:02Building trust with your kids/Nick’s kids catch him out
  12. 1:00:01Discussing faith
  13. 1:13:20The need for strong young women