Are you a new parent juggling the demands of parenthood and a full-time job? Building a strong support system can help you manage challenges, reduce stress, and achieve your goals. Let's go over practical tips on how to build a strong support system that works for you, so you can thrive as a working parent.
Childcare:
Childcare may often be one of the most difficult things to manage, so if you are relying on family and/or your spouse for childcare, consider checking in to see how they are feeling about the schedule and if they need anything. Also, make sure that you are expressing your feelings as well. By having good communication, you will likely have an easier time addressing any issues that may come up.
More Planning:
Be prepared! Making last-minute decisions can cause stress and at times cost you more money and time. Being prepared looks different for each family so find ways where you can plan ahead. Reducing food prep time makes a significant difference for my family. I create a meal plan that has easy dinner recipes for the week, on Sunday I even make a breakfast dish to last the work week.
Staying Social:
Stay social! Consider joining a parent group or class. Meeting other new parents, it may help to hear about their experience with juggling the work-life balance and they may have some useful tactics that you haven’t tried.
Don't Stress:
Give yourself a break. Don’t beat yourself up if your week isn’t going to plan. It doesn't mean you’re a bad parent or employee. Sometimes you may need to stay longer at work and spend less time at home. Other times your child may not be feeling well and you may need to stay home. Just know that in the end everything will work out and you are doing the best that you can.
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