In today's episode, Jessica Eastman Stewart of Joyfully Managed Family joins Sarah to about all holiday planning for joy and ease. From budget tactics to saying 'no', they chat about many facets of the holiday season in terms of how you can stress less and have more fun.

In lieu of a Q&A a listener writes in with a little success update!

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Today's episode is all about lunch! Sarah and Laura chat about how they use the time around the lunch hour, what they eat, and some aspirational ideas for lunches of the future!

In the Q&A, they address current meal planning routines.

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Bedtime READING - got it covered. But where does math (and science) fit in? Laura and Sarah discuss how math shows up in their family lives. Then, inspired by a listener question, Laura interviews Laura Overdeck, author of the Bedtime Math books! Bedtime Math "wants to change the way we introduce math to children: to make math a fun part of kids' everyday lives." In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about childcare arrangements for the 1:1: dinners Sarah has been enjoying with the kids and wonders how to shake the guilt around using childcare hours while not working.

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Sarah discusses some ideas, tips & tricks for running effective family meetings. Then, Sarah & Laura delve into mailbag part 2: questions about home + family!

Topics discussed:

* how do you stay close to relatives in different cities?

* how do you manage holidays between sides of a family?

* tips for managing sports/dinner/bedtimes with elementary kids?

* how to handle kids who don't deal well with changes to routines?

* how does one find the time & energy for self-care with an infant 24/7?

* any advice for an over-committed adult?

* how to prioritize when there are so many social opportunities + things to do?

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This is a mailbag (all Q&A) episode with the questions centering around work related issues!. Topics include:

* were either Laura or Sarah interested in being a SAHM to young kids?

* how to say no to career opportunities that just don't feel doable in your current life stage?

* how do you celebrate a win?

* best practices for capitalizing on a conference experience after it's over?

* tips for managing energy with shift work?

* tips for managing direct reports?

* favorite leadership & management books?

* what would be your 'dream job' if you weren't doing what you were currently doing?

And, one listener shares a BOBW-inspired success story!

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Laura and Sarah open by discussing what makes each of them feel negative (and then positive!) feelings about their own parenting. Then, Sarah interviews Carla Naumburg PhD -- an author who has taken a deep look at how we can treat ourselves (and our kids!) with more self-compassion as parents and as humans.

In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about having time to plan (and maintain the elusive Planner Peace!) with a 3rd baby.

Explore more of our guest's fantastic work at: https://www.carlanaumburg.com

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