#PlinkitParents - Meet Angela!

Learn better. Play smarter. | [View this email in your browser]( Parenting made simpler. Written by experts. Designed for intentional parents. #PlinkitParents - Meet Angela Hands-down one of our favorite things to do is to connect with our readers - to celebrate what makes you giddy about your child; to commiserate on those long, tricky days. The pandemic has affected all of us in some form, and it’s this connection to our shared stories that keeps us moving forward. Which is why we think you’ll enjoy getting to know Angela, this month’s [Plinkit Parent.]( Her smile radiates positivity and her entrepreneurial drive is a force to reckon with, but it’s her honesty that captures our attention. Parenting during a pandemic is hard. Angela authentically redefines normal during these not-normal times - from binge-eating pretzels, to wondering who to be madder at, to acknowledging that everything feels like a lot right now. We admire her deep self-awareness at being a model to her daughters - the constant work, the invisible work. It does not go unnoticed. It's our privilege to shine a spotlight on those unseen details of parenthood - the thoughtfulness that goes into keeping our children thriving and capable. We hope Angela’s insights are a bright example of how amazingly, wonderfully human we are - especially during a pandemic. [LAST CALL! Plinkit Conversation Circles (Jan 28, 2021 - 6pm PT / 9pm ET)]( A casual opportunity to ask us those everyday questions and to address your parenting pain points. Consider it Office Hours to learn how your child learns from the comforts of your home. It's a lovely reminder of the strength in hearing our own voices. One thing that the pandemic has taught us is that we need community and connection to fuel our journeys through parenthood. Join us in conversation! [FINAL CHANCE TO RSVP]( Name: Angela • Kids / age: 3 children, ages 4, 9 and 12 What is something that worries you about raising your children? - I worry that my daughters will develop some of my own faults. I sometimes panic or get nervous when it might not be necessary, and they pick up on that. I’m working through this with exercise and acupuncture, and I make sure to identify what the feelings are out loud, saying, "I'm feeling anxious right now. I think I need to go for a walk or take a deep breath." I know that modeling those coping strategies is really important. What is a recent event that you wish you could do-over again? - I’ve noticed that my fuse is so short since we spend so much time together. For example, my 9-year old daughter forgot to go to an online class the other day and I lost my temper. I couldn’t tell who I was madder at - myself for not having a timer and leaving my desk to help her get set up online, or at her for not taking the responsibility of managing her time. I wish I would’ve taken a deep breath and asked her to write out ideas of what we both need to work on together and put tools in place to avoid that mishap again. "A good employer must give flexibility in a work environment right now. A good employer recognizes that in this moment, we're all managing a life experience." What do you love most about parenting? - I love being a mother of daughters. As I raise them, I’m a constant witness to their curiosity and creativity - I love how they light up when they have drawn a flower or a fairy house. I love reading to my kids, going on hikes, listening to music. I love dancing with them. They are just so fun. No one makes me laugh more than they do. - My daughters also make me a better person and a better business owner. They teach me how to listen and multi-task, and that I am far from perfect. They’ve taught me compassion, which I then try to have for myself, my team and the greater world. [READ ANGELA'S STORY]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20Plinkit%20parent%20profile%20inspiring%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2Fplinkitparents%2Fangela%2F) [Share]( PLINKIT POST [Different Ways of Learning]( Learn how children do not have fixed IQs and how they benefit from engaging and learning through the different intelligences. 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