Parenting Teens to Toddlers - Francisco Chavarria - 003

Join Scott Sibley on The Bitcoin for Families Show as he chats with Francisco Chavarria, Yopaki founder and dad of three girls (19, 17, and 2), expecting a fourth child in the coming months. Francisco shares heartfelt stories of parenting teens and a toddler, balancing fun and discipline, and teaching financial literacy through Bitcoin. From dance-offs to Loteria Bitcoin, he blends family life with his mission to make every Mexican a Bitcoiner. Discover tips for parenting across age gaps and fostering independence. Use code BFFSHOW for 10% off at ⁠SHAmory.com⁠. Stay humble, stack sats!

Timestamps:

00:01 – Scott introduces the show, welcoming Francisco as a “Bitcoin friend forever.”
00:41 – Francisco on the chaos and beauty of being a girl dad to three, expecting a fourth.
01:04 – Francisco hopes for a healthy baby, jokingly claiming “girl dad expertise.”
01:51 – Scott recalls meeting Francisco at Bitcoin 2021 in Miami.
02:27 – Francisco reflects on the magic of Bitcoin 2021 and friendships formed.
04:55 – Francisco introduces Yopaki, a Bitcoin neobank with a cultural twist.
06:40 – Francisco shares his daughters’ ages: 19, 17, and 2, highlighting the age gap.
07:25 – Parenting teens vs. toddlers: Francisco on patience and learning anew.
09:06 – Icebreaker: Francisco picks tacos over Bitcoin to represent Mexico.
09:59 – Francisco’s funniest dad moment: dance-offs with his daughters.
11:07 – Advice to 16-year-old self: “Be patient,” inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo.
13:09 – Bitcoin Block Party for kids: Francisco suggests a dulce de leche cake.
14:17 – Unexpected Bitcoin talk: At a bar in Amsterdam during COVID chaos.
16:04 – Childhood memory: Weekly family meals with grandma shaped his parenting.
18:14 – Francisco’s dream job if not Bitcoin: Opening a restaurant.
19:13 – Favorite dish to cook: Rajas tacos with poblano peppers and mushrooms.
21:39 – Francisco’s dad introduced him to Bitcoin in 2012, sparking his journey.
24:08 – Parenting challenge: Relearning sleep schedules with a toddler after teens.
27:11 – Francisco’s tip: Ask teens, “Do you want me to listen or advise?”30:21 – Francisco plans to homeschool his youngest, inspired by Scott and Mallory.
32:47 – Emotional moment: Teens cry seeing Francisco’s love for their baby sister.
35:18 – Parenting tip: Follow through on consequences to earn mutual respect.
39:58 – Family dinners: A must to stay connected despite travel and work.
46:21 – Loteria Bitcoin: How Yopaki gamifies Bitcoin education for families.
53:36 – Life lesson for daughters: Patience and humility pay off.