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4 Things Successful Working Parents Do

April 29, 2016

For many working parents, daily life can be a juggle of family schedules, your job, and your home life. So how do successful working parents do it? Here are a few tips:

Get Your Family Involved in Your Professional SuccessApril_Week_4_Residential

Business News Daily recommends involving your family in the successes you have at work so they feel involved and have an understanding of your job. That way, your kids can see what you do and know why it’s such a big part of your life. Getting your family involved helps give you a close support system and a chance for you to show your family that you care about their opinions and don’t want to omit them from that part of your life.

Make Daily & General Plans with Your Family

Set aside time for your family that doesn’t include checking work emails. By dedicating this time to your family and being fully engaged, no one feels left out or neglected.

Making specific plans can help you and your family know exactly what’s going on during the day. Those plans may include anything from what to eat for dinner to plans for emergencies. Daily plans can be posted on the refrigerator or printed out for everyone to take to work and school with them. Making these plans helps working parents succeed by giving them peace of mind during the day that everything is taken care of.

Be Flexible

Sometimes our plans don’t go according to plan. Something unexpected will pop up like illness or an errand. Successful working parents know that by being flexible and not setting everything in stone, they will be able to better adapt to the situation at hand. For example, have back up plans if a sitter cannot make it or a meeting runs long. That way, there is a plan B and you will be less stressed coming up with other arrangements last minute.

Exercise with Your Family

It can be difficult for working parents to find time to exercise. Thankfully, incorporating exercise into your day can be as simple as taking the stairs to playing with your children. When you have family time, consider working out as a family. It’s a good way to spend time together and bond. By regularly working out, you will not only feel better, but have an activity that can bring the whole family together.

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