#7: An Interview with the Best Babysitter in the World

I have the special honor of being with Betty McGowan, the best babysitter in the world. That’s how I first met Betty, however, she is much more than that. A teacher, a mother, and really, a living saint. She grew up in Manayunk, PA, She had a tough upbringing, an alcoholic father, and little money. She loved playing sports, especially baseball/softball, and held many records for her high school. She had nine children but knew how to stretch a dollar. She often had ten people at the table for all her meals. There was no indoor bathroom for five years. The 10+ people in the house would use a single outhouse. There were times when there was no washer or dryer, but the kids always had clean and ironed clothes. Speaking to her children, she kept a beautiful home and did everything she could for them, although, at times, it wasn’t easy.
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0:00 - Intro
1:32 - Getting Through Difficulties and Hard Times
3:50 - Growing Up in a Household With 9 Siblings
9:59 - Journey with Religion
16:00 - Positive Mindset and Religious Backbone
19:28 - Guiding Principles
21:29 - Losing a Child
28:09 - Raising Kids and Controlling Anger
33:45 - Advice for New Parents
37:01 - Keeping the Family Together
46:33 - Things That Have Changed Over the Years
49:56 - Wishes, Books, Health
54:31 - Presidents and Politics
56:12 - Vacations
59:08 - Getting Old, Life and Happiest Moments!
1:01:02 - Message for People
1:02:39 - Outro
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