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Untangling the Knots of Work-Life Balance: This Moms Quest for Stability
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As the rain trickled down my windowpane, I couldn't help but feel the familiar twinge of guilt as I saw my children's eyes fixated on their video game screens. This spring break has been a balancing act of keeping up with work, managing my kids' screen time, and finding moments for self-care. On today's episode, I'm laying it all out on the table - the messy, imperfect reality of being a working parent. We'll explore the complexities of nurturing our children's growth without the crutch of digital babysitters, as I share a page from my cousin's playbook on limiting screen time, and take a hard look at why self-care often slips through the cracks when family life gets hectic.
Takeaways
- Finding activities to keep kids entertained during rainy days can be challenging, leading to increased reliance on video games and electronic devices.
- Excessive screen time can have negative effects on children's mood and behavior, but sometimes it is necessary for working parents to use technology as a means of occupying their kids.
- Working mothers often put pressure on themselves to balance their children's needs and limit screen time, but it's important to recognize that sometimes compromises need to be made.
- Taking care of oneself can be difficult for mothers, especially when everyone else is at home. It's important to prioritize self-care and find ways to maintain personal well-being.
- Recognizing and accepting imbalances in household responsibilities can help reduce tension and conflict between partners. It's important to communicate and find ways to support each other.
- As children grow older, it becomes easier to find time for personal pursuits and self-care. With time, it's possible to pivot and adapt to changing circumstances.
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1. Untangling the Knots of Work-Life Balance: This Moms Quest for Stability (00:00:00)
2. Balancing Work, Children, and Self-Care (00:00:02)
3. Upcoming Spring and Summer Series (00:13:04)
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