In the light of the recent school shooting in Texas, the four amigas reflect on this tragedy and some of the many other tragedies that have affected children over the past few years. We all lived close to Parkland when tragedy struck in our community a few years ago and we reflect on how, to this day, it continues to affect us and our kids. Tuning in, you’ll hear why we believe everyone has a role to play in making spaces safer for children. We discuss why we need to be using our voices for good, not blaming others, and how if you are feeding hate or divisiveness, you are part of the problem. We touch on topics such as gun control and mental health before Marcy breaks down what she believes could be the solution to this problem. The amigas feel that everyone with a platform should be using it for something positive, and today we use ours to reinforce that we are all responsible for making this world a better place for our kids!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How today’s topic was inspired by the tragic school shooting in Texas. 
• The amigas experience of the Parkland tragedy in their community a few years ago. 
• Conversations we’ve each had with our kids about these incidents. 
• Other tragedies that have struck kids over the past year. 
• Our children deserve better and we are all responsible for making the world safer for them.
• Why we need to be using our voices for good and not blaming others. 
• How, if you are feeding hate or divisiveness, you are part of the problem.
• Thoughts on how it feels like no one can agree on anything anymore. 
• Michelle questions why people have to carry guns and Daimy defends why her husband carries one.
• The failure of society to properly deal with mental health issues.
• Statistics on the cost of an election and why Marcy believes people should rather donate money to the local community.  
• Everyone has influence and you should use yours for something positive. 
• How we should be looking for what we can all agree on. 
• The importance of engaging with kids and being their safe space. 
• Why Daimy believes we need to bring God back to school. 
• Closing words on how we are all responsible for making this world better for our kids.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Chatting With My Amigas Website 

Chatting With My Amigas Email

Chatting With My Amigas on Instagram