As a mother and a teacher, I understand the struggle of balancing the demands of both roles. The guilt of spending more time with someone else's children and the stress of trying to complete time-sensitive tasks while also spending quality time with my own family can be overwhelming.

In this episode of the Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share my personal tips and strategies for managing the demands of being a teacher-mom. As a 10-year high school engineering teacher, former middle school assistant principal, and teacher coach, I've learned a lot about how to not just survive but thrive as a multiple-prep teacher.

Listen to this episode to learn my top three strategies for reducing overwhelm, including getting time-sensitive tasks completed while at school, simplifying things at home, and prioritizing important relationships. Trust me, these tips will save you a ton of stress and allow you to enjoy your time with your family. So tune in and join the conversation on how to balance the demands of being a teacher and a mother.

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