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Do It While You Can

Feb 7, 2024

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Learn how to confidently spend time with your kids without worrying about judgment from others, inspired by Abraham Lincoln's example.

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Bringing kids to work and not being embarrassed allows them to see your work and creates lasting memories.

Cold immersion is not just a physical experience, but a mindset shift that promotes well-being and tranquility amidst chaos.

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Bringing Kids to Work: Embracing Parenthood without Embarrassment

Many parents feel self-conscious about their children's behavior in public, but Abraham Lincoln's example shows the importance of bringing kids to work and not being embarrassed. Despite their antics, Lincoln wanted his children to see him work and spend time with them. He accepted that children will be children and that it's important to seize the moments we have together, as none of us know how long we have.

Do It While You Can

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We all feel a little self-conscious about it. Our kids don’t behave as well as we’d like. They make a mess. They make an incredible amount of noise. Perhaps this is why we keep them at home, why we’re always apologizing, preparing people in advance for the hurricane that may or may not come through. Maybe some of us fear being overshadowed by our kids or judged for having them with us—that it will undermine our image as professionals.

Don’t apologize. Do your best to clean up, to teach them how to behave, but bring the brats with you. You won’t regret it in the long run…even if on occasion you do.

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