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Parents At Work

A podcast for working parents presented by Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, founder of Mindful Return, and Jason Levin, MBA, founder of Ready Set Launch, exploring work-life integration in all different roles, industries, adn professions. Techniques for parents in dealing with everything from sleep deprivation and managing work-life issues, to help you excel at work while also raising your family.
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Dec 26, 2017

When was the last time you got a good night’s rest? I think we can all agree that sleep is important, but have you thought about some of the negative consequences of sleep deprivation? Do you want to know how to sleep better? We have an expert for you that will tell you everything you need to know about sleep! 

 

Dr. Michael Breus is an expert sleep researcher. He is also a father, so he knows how hard won it can be to get sleep when you are a parent. With compassion and evidence-based wisdom, Dr. Breus is going to give you sanity-saving tools to get you the best night’s sleep. We will talk about everything from when you should take a nap, when is the best time to sleep train, and how to revisit your bad sleeping habits. 

 

Whether you want more sleep or just more quality sleep, this is the episode for you! Sleep can allow us to give our all to our jobs while also giving our children the care they need. Sleeps heals and restores, and it’s time to take it seriously! 

 

Show Highlights:

 

  • Dr. Breus’ best advice for parents of new babies to minimize the effect of sleep deprivation. 
  • The shift methodology is a helpful tool for babies before sleep training. 
  • Learn all about the powerful effects of the “Napalatte.” 
  • How to make the most out of a nap. 
  • Sleep deprivation is different from person to person. 
  • There is no replacement for lost sleep, but extra sleep can definitely help! 
  • Why you might want to sleep separately. 
  • What kinds of sleep problems people develop because of their children. 
  • 5 Steps to get your sleep act back together. 
  • Get some sunlight!
  • Know when you need to seek professional help. 

 

Resources:

 

All the info you need for sleep issues and work

http://www.thesleepdoctor.com/

 

On Becoming Baby Wise

 

Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems

 

Dec 11, 2017

You believe in your vocation or career that your time and energy is important, but you also believe in your responsibilities as a parent. How can you find a balance between the two? Can you follow your career or civic passions while still showing up as a parent? There are also more expectations put on parents than ever before. Between career and that social pressure, it can feel like you are burning the candle at both ends. 

This is exactly why I am so excited to have my friend Will Mount on the show today. He gets the pressure. He feels the burden of wanting to care for his son well, while also pursuing a job as an attorney for Juvenile Defense. Social justice is important to both Will and his wife, but they also feel the weight of these unmet expectations. In this episode, Will will share what has worked for his family, how he has created his priorities to serve his family, and which challenges were particularly difficult for him. 

 

You are not alone! Let Will’s story be an example of how to make it work as a working parent. 

 

More in this episode: 

  • Why would someone want to work with Will or his law partner Judith? 
  • What it is like to be a parent with a high-stress job. 
  • Will and his wife both have work they believe in, but balancing that with parental responsibility is important. 
  • Battling expectations of our society and the impact on our parenting. 
  • Each age has their own challenges. 
  • Take time out to take care of yourself and your spouse/significant other. 
  • How having Liam has affected Will’s work life. 
  • Find opportunities to bond with your child. 
  • The surprising benefits of raising a child. 
  • Why having good people around you makes all the difference. 

 

 

Links: 

http://dzmlegal.com/

The Modern Dad’s Dilemma 

 

Dec 4, 2017

We all wish we had just a few more hours in our day. Between ferrying children around, keeping the house running, and trying to be successful in our career, it seems impossible for us to be able to get it all done in a day. Luckily, there are people like Ari Meisel in the world who are hacking productivity through sleek systems, outsourcing, and automation. I first heard about Ari from his book, Less Doing. I then became involved with a company he started, Get Leverage. Ari has recently left Get Leverage in order to refocus his life on his real passion: interacting with real people to give them real solutions to all of their productivity challenges.  

Productivity is all about reducing stress for Ari. He is a father of four kids, and he only works while the kids are in school. That means his working hours have to be productive. Today, Ari is going to share all of the systems he has in place for improving his productivity and prioritizing time with his family. After all, everything he does is to improve the quality of life for the people he loves. That passion is then imbued into each and every task he sets his mind to, and mindset is key. 

Listen this week for all the tips and strategies you can use to find a little more time in your day. Ari mentions so many wonderful resources and tools that you do not want to miss.

 

Show Highlights:

 

  • Why Ari left Get Leverage and decided to work with people again. 
  • How Ari works from 9-3 while his kids are at school.
  • Idea capture is Ari’s obsession.
  • What kinds of automation is Ari doing to streamline his life, and the important things he is not automating. 
  • Have systems and procedures in place. Ari will show you how. 
  • On-demand labor is key.
  • Ari’s personal goals for the new year. 
  • How the Less Doing Lab can help you in just about every area of your life.
  • The psychology of productivity. 
  • Having a virtual assistant service is invaluable. 
  • Ari’s thoughts on childcare solutions. 

 

Resources:

Find out all about Ari online

Ari Recommends: 

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TaskRabbit

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