264: A Working Parent’s Guide to Navigating Summer

01/05/2025 36 min Temporada 3 Episodio 39
264: A Working Parent’s Guide to Navigating Summer

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Link to book your call with Brian.In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany Sauder sits down with Brian Kavicky, seasoned business advisor at Lushin, to explore how to navigate the challenges of summer as a working parent. With summer approaching, Tiffany and Brian discuss the complexities of maintaining momentum at work while balancing the unpredictability of family life at home.Tiffany shares her struggles with creating structure during the summer months, a time often void of the routines that make the school year feel more manageable. As a dad himself, Brian offers practical advice on how to set expectations with kids, build structure into family time, and avoid burnout during the busy summer season.Their conversation explores how parents can ensure they not only survive the summer but thrive in it—creating an environment where everyone, including parents, gets the time and space they need.Key Takeaways:Setting clear expectations and boundaries with your kidsUsing structure to balance family needs and personal goalsEngaging kids in summer planning to empower their ownership of the seasonUnderstanding the importance of adapting to changing family dynamicsIf you liked this episode, check these out:You Want to Grow—So Why Are You Still Holding Back?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-want-to-grow-so-why-are-you-still-holding-back/id1555762235?i=1000702029770Why You Keep Getting in Your Own Way with Brian Kavicky: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-you-keep-getting-in-your-own-way-with-brian-kavicky/id1555762235?i=1000699007463Why You Feel Alone as a Leader: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-you-feel-alone-as-a-leader-with-brian-kavicky/id1555762235?i=1000691798469How to Ask for the Support You Deserve (Without Feeling Guilty): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-ask-for-the-support-you-deserve-without/id1555762235?i=1000684215858How to build confidence when cash flow is tight: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-build-confidence-when-cash-flow-is-tight-with/id1555762235?i=1000680122886Dealing with Perfectionism and Overwhelm: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dealing-with-perfectionism-and-overwhelm/id1555762235?i=1000672484253 5 Lessons to help you win in life and business: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/5-lessons-to-help-you-win-in-life-and-business-with/id1555762235?i=1000669261940 The secret to unlocking success for women in business: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-secret-to-unlocking-success-for-women-in/id1555762235?i=1000676041726Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(03:30) Strategies for a successful summer(07:38) Summer planning meeting steps(18:58) Setting summer goals for kids(22:10) Creating a welcoming home for kids(26:19) Balancing work and family time(28:31) Navigating teenage independenceLearn more about Share Your Genius: https://www.shareyourgenius.com