#6 UNCORKED! Should Our Daughter Have Snapchat and Should Ian Have A Shave?

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Gather 'round the microphone for a rollercoaster ride through the quirks of parenting, as my husband Ian and I, Nikki Collins Phenix, spill the beans on our unconventional life in Bulgaria.
Blending in with the locals, hair disasters, and all—yes, Ian's 'man bun' and 'blonde gate' sagas are on the table. We lay bare the trials of renovating our abode with the added spice of camping-style hygiene, The ceiling falling down mid episode and sharing the hilarity that comes with the territory of chasing dreams with a family in tow.
We then face the digital dragon that's Snapchat, as we wrestle with the conundrum of granting our 12-year-old, Laanii, entry into the world of social media. Parenting in the age of the internet is no walk in the park, as we navigate between protection and independence, all the while balancing the butterfly effect it could have on her younger siblings. It's a delicate dance of trust and boundaries—one that many of you are likely familiar with—and we're opening up the floor for your thoughts and experiences.
From pixels to palettes, we also touch upon the phenomenon of pre-teens’ makeup use and the minefield of social media filters. How do we guide our young girls through the maze of self-image and beauty norms? I share a slice of our life, including my guidance for Laanii as she dips her toes into makeup and the broader implications it has on her self-esteem and perception in these formative years. Plus, don't miss our soup/lip blister kitchen fiasco and musings on local beauty trends. It's a conversation as rich and varied as the life we're living, so grab a glass of whatever you fancy, and let's get into the nitty-gritty of family, freedom, and finding our way.

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Capitole

1. Parenting Challenges (00:00:00)

2. Contemplating Social Media and Parental Trust (00:08:50)

3. Makeup and Social Media Filters Concerns (00:18:01)

4. Burned Lips and Social Media Discussions (00:32:30)

5. Social Media and Makeup for 12-Year-Olds (00:41:08)