In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Valeria sits down with her 10-year-old son, Ben, to explore the world through his sharp, curious, and quirky lens. From Ben's "geography phase" to his plans for world travel (starting with Norway, of course), they dive into everything from childhood dreams and sibling dynamics to the joys and misadventures of growing up. Plus, Ben shares his surprising take on adulthood, discipline, and the best way to handle a Taylor Swift superfan. Shop my look from this episode: https://liketk.it/4WKA5 Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ People & items mentioned: Japanese music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUATpY1wIDs Japanese music video story-time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THdvHbZxnxI Drew Binsky: https://www.youtube.com/c/drewbinsky Connor Price: https://www.youtube.com/@ConnorPrice_ GRAHAM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeeUnpAt1r9O90Ko7ZyVYuw Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone: https://a.co/d/5HemqmC Mindset by Carol S. Dweck: https://a.co/d/ei6SgaA Baby 3 announcement/gender reveal: https://youtu.be/CkgFlcXiyVA?si=p_fCDVbfzs-nYCN- 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:47 Reflecting on Age and Experience 02:12 Phases and Interests 02:29 Geography and World History 04:23 Travel Dreams and Cultural Fascinations 09:46 Family Travel Memories 20:37 Parenting Styles and Discipline 22:28 Sibling Dynamics 25:29 Personal Interests and Identity 34:05 Embarrassing Moments and Book Recommendations 34:41 Historical Fiction: Blood on the River 36:12 Future Plans: College or Travel? 37:34 Interactions with Fans 38:55 Podcast Ideas and Celebrity Guests 39:46 Lessons from Parents 47:50 School Subjects and Teachers 01:02:04 Handling Mean Boys and Personal Growth 01:05:38 Language Skills and Cultural Connections 01:08:01 Conclusion and Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices