A Working Parent’s Guide to Navigating Summer

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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 kids
• Using structure to balance family needs and personal goals
• Engaging kids in summer planning to empower their ownership of the season
• Understanding the importance of adapting to changing family dynamics

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Timestamps:

(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 independence

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