Show Notes
I wanted to have a conversation with today's guest just to get some parenting tips from him but then decided that it would be a great idea to do a whole podcast episode around that. I have been friends with Chris Lopez for nearly fifteen years, and I consider him to be one of the greatest examples of someone who can own a successful business, live a healthy lifestyle, and be an incredible parent! Chris runs KettlebellWorkouts.com and can also be found at ChrisLopez.io, and one of the main areas of interest that we talk about today is how Chris homeschooled his children before it was as common as it is today. We chat about why he went into entrepreneurship to begin with, the main principles of parenting and following through, and having integrity. We also talk about what some appropriate disciplinary methods might be when it comes to children misbehaving, and Chris shares his thoughts on phones, tablets, and social media. Chris also takes part in my series of rapid-fire questions, including what he loves most about his wife, who his favorite volleyball player is, what project he is most excited about right now, and so much more! I am so appreciative of Chris for his time and for his friendship, and I really hope that you enjoy this podcast episode that I did with him! If this was interesting or helpful to you and you haven't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to do so on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review!
Time Stamps 1:10 – Dan gives us some background information on today's guest, Chris Lopez. 4:44 – Chris dives deeper into his background and history. 7:10 – Chris goes into one of the reasons he started his own business. 9:41 – Hear why Chris pulled his kids out of traditional school and homeschooled them. 11:24 – Dan and Chris talk about the book Hold on to Your Kids. 12:23 – Chris defines peer orientation vs. adult orientation. 15:07 – Dan argues for the benefits of parental attachment. 16:59 – Are there differences in behavior between homeschooled kids and kids in school? 19:29 – Dan asserts that teens wanting to disconnect from family is abnormal. 20:42 – Chris offers his own definition of successful parenting. 22:25 – What are some other signs of successful parenting? 25:18 – Chris touches upon the importance of integrity in parenting. 27:08 – What are some appropriate consequences to enact when children misbehave? 29:55 – Chris reveals a potential negative consequence of not following through as a parent. 30:53 – What are the boundaries surrounding electronic devices that Chris puts in place? 33:20 – Chris and his family treat phones as tools, not as best friends. 35:00 – Chris reveals whether or not his kids have social media accounts. 37:51 – Chris describes his morning routine. 40:43 – Learn when Chris goes to bed. 43:45 – Chris describes what a homeschooling day looks like for his children. 46:26 – Chris and his wife being readers has modeled a love of reading for their kids. 49:09 – Learn about what a daily schedule looks like as a homeschooled student. 51:24 – Chris discusses learning blocks. 54:24 – Dan is curious how homeschooled students get into university. 57:17 – Hear about Athabasca University. 1:00:45 – Chris reiterates that you have to follow through as a parent. 1:02:33 – Did Chris deliberately set a positive example for his children? 1:05:36 – What is one thing that Chris loves about his wife? 1:06:48 – Chris reveals who his favorite volleyball player is. 1:08:15 – Chris credits Costa Rica's simplicity. 1:11:04 – ChrisLopez.io is the best place to go to find Chris online.
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