Women at Work
Family Management: Meet the Parents
Apr 5, 2021
Erica and Kevin share their experiences and struggles of being working parents during the pandemic, providing tips and resources to cope. They discuss the emotional toll and challenges of balancing work and family life, including finding alone time and setting boundaries with children.
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Quick takeaways
- Establishing personal time and boundaries is crucial for working parents to cope with the challenges of juggling work and childcare.
- Maintaining resilience and overall well-being as a working parent involves finding joy in small moments and being intentional in noticing and appreciating them.
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Challenges of working parents during the pandemic
Working parents, especially during the pandemic, face numerous challenges and struggle to balance their professional and parental roles. The sudden shift to remote work, school closures, and limited childcare options have caused immense stress and exhaustion for parents. The absence of clear boundaries between work and home intensifies the overwhelm. Parents share their experiences of juggling their responsibilities, describing moments of guilt, difficulty in meeting deadlines, and the constant pull between attending to their children's needs and fulfilling work obligations.
