Sarah shares her recent 'not according to plan' experience with flu/COVID, and then Laura and Sarah discuss what happens when things don't unfold as they anticipated. Both make a case for planning anyway - though "plan tightly, then lightly" might apply to the near vs farther future. They discuss backup plans, anticipating problems, resilient scheduling and more. They also pop in with a little 2023 goals update! In the Q&A;, a listener writes in asking about how to best handle transitions. She'd like to read, but finds it hard to focus in small bursts and she's tired because she has toddlers! Sarah and Laura offer suggestions and alternatives. This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Things Don't Go As Planned (and Why You Should Plan Anyway!)

Love your career? Love your family? Best of Both Worlds is the show for you! Hosts Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It and a mom of four, and Sarah Hart-Unger, a practicing physician and mom of two (soon to be three!) discuss work/life balance, career development, parenting, time management, productivity, and making time for fun. Tune in each week for strategies to help you thrive in all spheres of life.

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura open with a discussion of teen parenting (mostly with Laura's experience so far!) and then Sarah interviews Ellen Galinsky, longtime researcher and author about all things related to teenhood, as inspired by Galinsky's recent book: The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens.

One thing that sets Galinsky apart is how positive she is about this phase of life. Of course there are challenges, but there are so many wonderful things about this incredibly important developmental phase.

You can find Ellen's new book wherever books are sold, or visit her website:
https://ellengalinsky.com

In the Q&A;, Laura and Sarah answer a question about going from 3 kids to more -- how do you know whether to go for it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting in the Teen Years with Ellen Galinsky EP 356

Today's episode is all about building career capital and raising your profile without working around the clock. Sarah and Laura discuss their own work hours, and then discuss strategies in 4 categories listed below:

- Building a schedule that prioritizes space for the important
- Minimizing other work and making life sustainable
- Paying into career capital accounts
- Be everyone's favorite to work with!

In the Q&A;, a listener asks how to tactfully get chattier coworkers to give her some space during downtime so that she can be productive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conquer the World in 40 Hours a Week EP 355

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with some recent travel planning talk, and then delve into all things packing! They share thoughts on carry-on vs check, current luggage situations, packing processes, and include a discuss ion on packing cubes and the merits of unpacking at your destination.

Then, they address some listener travel questions. Topics include managing selective eaters on international trips, ski school, and ideas for one parent traveling with her 3 + 5 year old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packing Like a Pro & Travel Q&A EP 354

Today's episode features Kathryn Valentine specializes in Gendered Negotiation, or how to negotiate successfully as a woman.  Sarah and Laura chat about their feelings around negotiation, and then Kathryn joins Laura to discuss ways to negotiate successfully --including some strategies specifically for women, who have been shown to face different challenges in negotiation.

In the Q&A;, a listener writes in asking about kid/teen chores - how do you manage chore expectations if older kids are busy with activities? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negotiating Well with Kathryn Valentine EP 353

May is a packed month for most families but usually lots of the events are fun and positive ones! Laura and Sarah discuss strategies for enjoying (not just surviving) your May (and often early June, too!). Laura suggests a 3-part framework: don't get overwhelmed, find the right balance and manage your energy. Sarah and Laura chat about these strategies in depth and how they can be employed throughout and even before this full month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Things Don't Go As Planned (and Why You Should Plan Anyway!)

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