The Mental Offload Podcast

When You Can't Be There For School Events


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'Tis the season…for school holiday events. But what happens when those events clash with your work schedule?

Whether you're dealing with multiple events scheduled right in the middle of the workday, a busy season at work that makes taking any time off tricky, or every working mom's favorite…that last minute notice about a school event, the result is usually the same. You feel terrible.

This was doubly the case for a mom in one of my parent circles. Not only could she not make the school event, but as one of the only working mothers in her school community, felt like the only one who wouldn't be there.

For many mothers, that's a cue for guilt, shame, and fear that you're somehow failing your child.

Time to unwind that noise.

In this week's episode, we'll cover 3 simple coaching practices you can use to regain your balance, and confidence, when you can't be there for school events.

What you'll learn:

  • How working parents in France deal with work-school conflicts (and how you can cultivate that same mindset)

  • Why it pays to get curious about your kids really feel about your absence

  • What to do when you want to prioritize being at school for an event

For more information visit, The Mental Offload.

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The Mental Offload PodcastBy Shawna Samuel

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