Working Parent Resource

Episode Summary:

Since we're heading into the new year, I thought it would be a good time to talk about some of the things that are happening at the Working Parent Resource, both in my business but also with the podcast. A lot has been changing over the last few months, and I wanted to share it with you.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/43

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Deliberate Life Challenge

Working Parent Resource Email List

Working Parent Resource Coffee Chat

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource helps burned out working parents optimize their time, improve their relationships and escape survival mode for good. Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California.

You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside a few hours every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, corporate packages, a robust online community, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

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Episode Summary:

I had such a great conversation with our guest, Kate Turza today. Kate and I just had a very real, very honest discussion about why it's SO damn hard to ask for help these days, even when we feel like we're drowning. As working parents we have a ton on our plate, and it can feel like we're expected to do everything ourselves and do it all well. But that's not how we're meant to operate. We're SUPPOSED to have a tribe. We're supposed to rely on a village to get through it all. And I'll let you in on a little secret… if you try to do it all alone, you're GOING to burnout. We need help from time to time and the better you get at asking for that support, the more manageable (and enjoyable!) your life will be.

But these days we're not as connected to our support systems the way we were in generations past. So we chat about how she as a postpartum doula helps new moms and dads manage those early days of parenthood in a healthy way that integrates who they are with who they are becoming. We talk a lot about those early days of parenthood but the principles we discuss will apply to parents at all stages of parenting.

Kate Turza is a mom of 3 beautiful, energetic, and loving kiddos and CAPPA certified postpartum doula. After experiencing a trying postpartum period after her third child was born, she began her training to become a postpartum doula. She's passionate about normalizing the postpartum and early motherhood period. In addition to doing in-home services in her area, she provides support online. She believes that no matter your path to parenthood, you should have a place to find support.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/42

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Kate Turza Website

Kate Turza Facebook

Kate Turza Instagram

Working Parent Resource Coffee Chat

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource helps burned out professional moms and dads simplify their lives, streamline their time, and live more deliberately so they can eliminate the stress and chaos. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, program development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside a little time in my calendar to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, hosted by the Working Parent Resource. Make 2018 the year you eliminate distractions and stress so you can focus on what's truly most important in your life. This is a free challenge that will be running throughout the year, so check out details now.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

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Episode Summary:

We talk about our kids' sleep in passing, so it's hard to get the full context of the struggles and realities of baby sleep over time. So I'm just going to pull back the curtains and tell you everything that's going on in our home. I'm going to share what I feel like I did wrong when it came to my boys' sleep, and what ended up working for us as a family instead. I feel like it's hard to get the complete story about baby sleep from other parents, so I just want to give you a full picture of my experience and what I've learned over the years. What worked for me may or may not fit for you, but I wanted people out there to know that there are other alternatives to sleep training if you're struggling to get enough sleep yourself and aren't sure if you want to sleep train your kids.

I had a different topic scheduled for today, but since Dr. Pam Douglas and I didn't have a lot of time to talk about the practical things you could do if you're struggling to get sleep as a parent whose child isn't sleep trained in the last episode, I wanted to take a little extra time to share with you the things that I've found to be helpful after I decided not to sleep train my kids. So if you haven't listened to my interview with Dr. Douglas in WPR040, go back and listen to that one first, because this one will make a lot more sense with that foundation.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/41

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Pam Douglas Website

Possums Clinic Website

The Possums Sleep Film

Gestalt Breastfeeding Online Program

The Discontented Little Baby Book by Dr. Pam Douglas

Virtual Sleep Consultations with Possums Clinic

Evolutionary Parenting: A Philosophy Surrounding Parenting that Involves Biology, History, Neuroscience, Anthropology, and Developmental Psychology

Sleeping Like a Baby: Simple Sleep Solutions for Babies and Toddlers by Pinky McKay

Educating the Experts: Lesson One: Crying by Evolutionary Parenting

Worried About How Much Your Baby Sleeps? Don't According to New Research by Evolutionary Parenting

Babies Do Not Manipulate They Communicate by Little Hearts Books

The Last Resort: When Sleep Training Feels Like It's Not a Matter of Choice Anymore by Grubby Mummy Blog

Why Everything the Sleep Trainers Tell You is Rubbish by Integrity Calling

My Thoughts on the Well It Worked For Me Statements Around Sleep Training by Grubby Mummy Blog

You Can't Love Too Much: Attachment Doesn't Slow Growth It Fuels It by Motherly

Co-Sleeping and SIDS: A Guide for Health Professionals by UNICEF

Working Parent Resource Coffee Chat

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource helps professional moms and dads live more deliberately so they can enjoy manageable and meaningful lives. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, program development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Would you like to chat?

I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside a few hours every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you're a working parent who's struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you're burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I'd love to chat!

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, corporate packages, a robust online community, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR041: How I Get Sleep Without Sleep Training My Kids" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

I'm really excited to welcome our guest today, Dr. Pam Douglas of the Possums Clinic in Australia. Back in episode WPR023 which I recorded right after I had my second little boy, I talked a lot about infant sleep. I shared that getting my older son, who's 4 now, to sleep was one of the most stressful and difficult experiences of my life, and then I shared what I'm doing differently with our younger son, who's four months old.

Pam is an Australian General Practitioner and researcher who specializes in early life care. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Maternity Newborn and Families Research Collaboration, Griffith University. Pam is passionate about supporting new parents so that life with their baby is as enjoyable as possible. Over the past 20 years, she has developed the programs known as Neuroprotective Developmental Care, or the Possums Programs, which help with breastfeeding and feeds, sleep, baby's crying and fussing, and parental mood. These programs are delivered in the Possums Clinic, in her hometown, and are taught to health professionals around Australia and overseas. The Possums Sleep Film and the Gestalt Breastfeeding Online Program are available at possumsonline.com. Pam is also author of "The discontented little baby book: all you need to know about feeds, sleep and crying."

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/40

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Pam Douglas Website

Possums Clinic Website

The Possums Sleep Film

Gestalt Breastfeeding Online Program

The Discontented Little Baby Book by Dr. Pam Douglas

Virtual Sleep Consultations with Possums Clinic

Evolutionary Parenting: A Philosophy Surrounding Parenting that Involves Biology, History, Neuroscience, Anthropology, and Developmental Psychology

Sleeping Like a Baby: Simple Sleep Solutions for Babies and Toddlers by Pinky McKay

Educating the Experts: Lesson One: Crying by Evolutionary Parenting

Worried About How Much Your Baby Sleeps? Don't According to New Research by Evolutionary Parenting

Babies Do Not Manipulate They Communicate by Little Hearts Books

The Last Resort: When Sleep Training Feels Like It's Not a Matter of Choice Anymore by Grubby Mummy Blog

Why Everything the Sleep Trainers Tell You is Rubbish by Integrity Calling

My Thoughts on the Well It Worked For Me Statements Around Sleep Training by Grubby Mummy Blog

You Can't Love Too Much: Attachment Doesn't Slow Growth It Fuels It by Motherly

Co-Sleeping and SIDS: A Guide for Health Professionals by UNICEF

Beyond Sleep Training Facebook Group

WPR023: Introducing Weston James and What I'm Doing Differently as a New Mom of Two

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource helps professional moms and dads live more deliberately so they can enjoy manageable and meaningful lives. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, program development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, free assessments, challenges, workshops, customized consulting packages, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

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Episode Summary:

Today we're going to chat with Michelle Gale, who I absolutely loved getting to know. Michelle has such a wonderful way of breaking down some of the hardest parts of parenting and teaches us how to take those difficult moments so we can turn them into something beautiful. As a recovering perfectionist, it's really easy for me to fall into the trap of feeling like I need to do this whole parenting thing perfectly, and Michelle's work is a great reminder that not only do we not need to be perfect at parenting, but we can look to those messy moments for some of the best lessons and opportunities to connect with our kids.

Michelle Gale is a Mindfulness Teacher, Corporate Trainer, Executive Coach, Podcast Host, and author of the book "Mindful Parenting in a Messy World". She is on a mission to support parents in staying meaningfully connected to themselves and their families, even as the demands and complexity of contemporary life and work are accelerated. She works in schools, communities, and corporations teaching mindfulness and speaking to parents.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/39

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Michelle Gale Website

Michelle Gale Facebook

Michelle Gale Twitter

Michelle Gale LinkedIn

Mindful Parenting in a Messy World by Michelle Gale

The Whole Brain Child by Dan Segal

Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie

SimpleHabit.com

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource helps professional moms and dads live more deliberately so they can enjoy manageable and meaningful lives. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, program development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, free assessments, challenges, workshops, customized coaching packages, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

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Episode Summary:

Stress and anxiety is prevalent among working parents, for good reason. We're juggling more and more everyday, often with less support than ever. If you're struggling to manage overwhelm and stress, this episode is for you.

Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Ph.D. is a mother of two and a Clinical Psychologist based in Summit, NJ. She specializes in working with stressed and anxious parents and writes frequently about parental mental health. She received her B.A. from Yale University and her Ph.D. from Rutgers University and is a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Her writing has been featured in Motherwell, Motherly, Scary Mommy, and PopSugar Moms, as well as on her own blog, DrCBTMom.com.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/38

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco Website

Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco Facebook

Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco Twitter

Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco LinkedIn

The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You by Robert Leahy

Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger

Why It's Okay for Moms to Go to Therapy Article

Mom: The Designated Worrier Article

CBT Treatment Manuals

Working Parent Resource Burnout Training

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource helps professional moms and dads live more deliberately so they can enjoy manageable and meaningful lives. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, program development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, free assessments, challenges, workshops, customized coaching packages, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR038: How to Manage Anxiety and Stress as a Working Parent with Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

Today we have a very special guest with us. Today I am going to interview my sister, Emily Jameson. She's a few years younger than I am, but she's always been one of my parenting role models since she had four kids by the time I had my first. She always has such a common sense advice for me, and she and I recently had a great conversation about technology as it relates to our kids, and I wanted to share that with you guys at home.

Emily is also one of those people who is rocking working parenthood. She has four kids who range in age from 4-12. And her husband often has to travel for work, so she's managing all of that on her own a lot of the time.

So that alone would be enough to make me fall apart by the end of the day. But Emily also went back to school last year to become a nurse. And then, on top of all of that, she gets up at 4:30 every, single morning to go to a Camp Gladiator fitness class. I'll have her share more about all of that, but seriously – my little sister is amazing.

Emily lives in Dallas with her family, so we generally have to catch up on the phone. And there have been so many times when we'll get to the end of the conversation and I'll say "I wish we recorded that!" So today I get to and I'm so excited!

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/37

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Working Parent Resource Burnout Assessment

Working Parent Resource Burnout Training

Working Parent Resource Facebook Group

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping career-driven moms and dads make more time for their kids, their marriages, and themselves without sacrificing their career. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Join the Conversation!

Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better! We'd love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community.

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, free assessments, trainings, and challenges, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

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Episode Summary:

We chat a lot about productivity and time management and boundaries and all sorts of other things that help with one of the biggest problems that working parents have: not having enough time. And I love talking about this stuff because I know it really is one of the biggest struggles modern working families face – trying to fit everything into their busy lives. And I have 20 years of experience in the project management field, so I'm happy to chat about this as much as I can.

But I've spent over two decades completely immersed in studying the various elements of healthy committed relationships. This is a topic that I've been obsessed with for most of my life. I've read as many books as I could get my hands on. I've had countless conversations with people who are genuinely happy in their relationships. I even went to grad school to get my Master's degree in this subject. And it also seems to be an area that lends itself to either a lot of joy as a working parent if you and your partner are working as a team, or on the flip side, a lot of frustration and overwhelm if things aren't going well in your relationship.

I think I've mentioned this at some point in a past episode, but my parents got divorced when I was 5 years old, and were both remarried by the time I was 10. While I adjusted and learned to adapt to my new life as a child, I can look back and see the long-term effects of being raised in a blended family. For a long time, I didn't even think I wanted to get married myself because I just couldn't understand how I could possibly make it work. I didn't have all that many positive role models for a functional marriage. Of course, I agree that there are times when it's best for the whole family if a couple gets divorced, and I'm sure that's true in my situation. But it didn't make my life any easier, and I had a lot of relationship drama throughout most of my life as a direct result of my early life experiences.

But after years and years of learning about relationships, and applying what I learned to my own relationships, and then meeting my awesome husband Joey and building my own family with him, I've discovered that there are a lot of different things that you can do to build and maintain a healthy and happy relationship with your spouse, even when you have kids and a busy career.

But what I also learned after we had kids was that even the most solid and stable relationships can be rocked when you're dealing with the realities of being a working parent. There are a LOT of stressors that come up when you're trying to juggle so many important things, and we're living in hyper-speed these days. There's not a lot of time to mindfully resolve the issues that come up for us with our partner.

And in both situations, whether you're happy and solid as a couple, or whether you're struggling in your marriage, they both tend to come down to how you manage conflict.

This is the one of the main reasons I started the Working Parent Resource. Helping working parents strengthen their relationships and build a stable home environment for their kids without giving up who they are as individuals is really important to me. The busier we get, the harder it is to make our marriage a priority. And the longer we wait to resolve both the big issues and the little ones, the more conceivable it is that our marriage won't stand up to the stress.

I know so many of you feel exhausted and stressed out, and many people attribute that to not having enough time, which is totally valid so that's why we talk a lot about that. But when I talk about blending the different aspects of your lives in a sustainable way as a busy working parent, I have one goal in mind: to help you acquire the tools you need to stay happy and fulfilled in your personal life without sacrificing your professional life so the foundation of your family is less likely to crumble beneath you.

I guess in my own little way, it's my attempt to protect other kids out there from the fear and sadness that I felt growing up as a child. I want to help as many people as I can avoid the destruction that can happen to a family when you don't have the tools to manage the conflict that inevitably arises in a marriage when you have young kids.

So with that said, today we're going to talk about the three stages of conflict you may find yourself experiencing in your marriage, and some practical things you can do to begin managing and resolving that conflict in a healthy way. I don't just want to help you avoid an unhappy marriage or divorce… I want to give you the resources you need to build a solid foundation for a connected and engaged relationship that will persist through these challenging early years.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/36

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

The Gottman Institute

The 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, Ph.D and Nan Silver

Why Marriages Succeed or Fail, and How to Make Yours Last by John Gottman, Ph.D.

Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.

Marriage and Relationships Resources

Working Parent Resource Burnout Assessment

Working Parent Resource Burnout Training

Working Parent Resource Website

Working Parent Resource Facebook Community

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Join the Conversation!

Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better! We'd love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community.

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, corporate packages, a robust online community, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR036: How to Manage Different Stages of Conflict in Your Marriage" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

I've always been a creature of habit, so establishing a routine for my kids was never that difficult for me. Plus as someone who has spent decades learning about child development, I knew going into parenthood that creating a routine for my kids would be an important part of building consistency and security for them. But I know it's not always easy for everyone to establish a routine for their kids, so I wanted to cover this topic in case you're having a hard time. Today's guest shares with us her personal experience as a mom and how she's been able to create an effective routine for her kids.

Erin Montgomery is the mom of a 6 year-old and a 4 year-old. She spent ten years working in fashion journalism, public relations, social media and styling, and now runs the social media marketing company, Piper Social Media.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/35

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Erin Montgomery Website

Erin Montgomery Facebook

Erin Montgomery Twitter

Erin Montgomery Instagram

Erin Montgomery Pinterest

WPR017: A New Organization Tool to Help You Streamline Your Home Life with Rebecca Gregerson

Social Media Planner

Working Parent Resource Burnout Assessment

Working Parent Resource Burnout Training

Working Parent Resource Facebook Community

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Join the Conversation!

Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better! We'd love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community.

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

The post "WPR035: How to Get Your Kids on a Routine with Erin Montgomery" appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:

I'm going to start today's episode by saying something that might make some of you angry. But I need to share a little tough love with all of you working parents out there. Here it is:

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your over-booked schedule, if you don't have enough time, it's for one reason and one reason only: because you aren't setting boundaries around your time. You either don't know how, or you aren't comfortable, saying NO to other people.

There are a hundred excuses I hear from working parents who are overwhelmed:

• I have too much on my plate.
• My husband doesn't do anything around the house.
• I don't have enough help.
• My job (or my boss) is super-demanding.
• My kids are still young and they need me.
• I'm the person people rely on to get things done.

All of this is CODE for: "I haven't learned how to set boundaries in my life."

Do extenuating circumstances arise? Are there times that are busier than others? Of course. It's life and sometimes things are going to be busier than others. And as working parents, you're in a particularly complex season of life where you're raising kids who really do need a lot of attention and support, while juggling a demanding job as well. So don't get me wrong… I have a lot of empathy for you if you really DO have a full plate and are just trying to keep up.

But if the common theme in your life is overwhelm and burnout and you rarely have times of peace and calm, then it's not about the various circumstances of your life. It's about how you're MANAGING your life. It is possible to have a FULL life without constantly feeling stressed out and at your wits end.

So today I'm talking with Monica Froese about the steps you can take to begin setting boundaries in your life, and how you can start becoming comfortable with doing it so it doesn't jeopardize your relationships or your reputation or everything you've accomplished so far in your life. We'll go into how you can set boundaries around your time when everyone needs something from you… because that'll never end. There will always be demands on your time. So you need to become really good at saying NO and doing it gracefully so you don't alienate the most important people in your life.

Monica and I had an awesome discussion on episode WPR009 about embracing your ambition without the guilt. We had such a great time chatting that I invited her to come back on to talk with me about setting boundaries and saying no and protecting your precious time as a working parent.

In case you haven't listened to my earlier episode with Monica yet (which is linked in the show notes if you missed it), Monica is a business strategist at RedefiningMom.com, where she works with mom entrepreneurs. She has her MBA in Finance and works to empower working moms to create online businesses and escape the 9-5 grind. She's been featured on several media outlets including Fox News, Scary Mommy, Healthline, and Mom Talk Radio, and was even invited to the White House in 2015 to chat with the President's senior advisors about workplace policies to help working families. You can hear all about that experience back on episode 9 as well. I could go on and on about Monica, but today I'm glad that we get to chat a bit more.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/34

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Monica Froese Website

Monica Froese Facebook

Monica Froese Instagram

Monica Froese LinkedIn

Monica Froese Pinterest

Monica Froese Twitter

WPR009: Embracing Your Ambition Without the Guilt with Monica Froese

Busy Moms Building Course

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

How to Say No Gracefully (A Free Guide)

Working Parent Resource Burnout Assessment

Working Parent Resource Burnout Training

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