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The Case for Having Kids *Before* You're Ready | The Deep
The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon provides institutional asset management solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, families and small businesses: https://cvote.it/taylorfrigon
Many couples have been scared by society into thinking they should put off having kids until all the perfect conditions are set in place. Turns out the idea of “ready” is a myth that doesn’t exist. In this episode of The Deep, Erika debunks three myths that keep couples from having kids and then makes the case for having children BEFORE you feel completely ready.
0:00 Parents Magazine daunting “readiness” checklist
2:12 Parenthood is not just an “opt-in” feature of marriage
2:53 Sponsor: Taylor Frigon Capital Management
4:24 3 Myths that keep couples from having kids
7:11 Here’s the truth: let go of “control”
8:06 Words of encouragement for pro-baby courage
9:48 Choose adventure, choose children!
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