As a working mom with a full-time career, business, 4 children, and a slew of activities, I was definitely looking forward today’s conversation with my guest, Ann McKitrick.
Ann is the founder of Nurtured Noggins, a comprehensive resource for parents and host of Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast. A frequent conference speaker, she’s a parenting coach and early childhood specialist with 30 years of experience in higher education. Ann also provides online professional development for thousands of childcare professionals each year through her online business, Texas Child Care Training.
Today we dig into maintaining connection with your children even if you are a working parent.
Today we discuss…
- Childcare choices and how childcare can help increase your connection with your child
- Managing meltdowns at pick-up or the end of the day
- The importance of transitions for parents so they can show up the way they want for their children
- Common challenges that working parents face
- What can we do to maintain balance even as a working parent
- The importance of taking care of yourself and how that impacts your connections
- Knowing and planning for what you need
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Show Notes: Maintaining Connection with Your Children as a Working Parent
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As a working mom with a full-time career, business, 4 children, and a slew of activities, I was definitely looking forward today’s conversation with my guest, Ann McKitrick.
Ann is the founder of Nurtured Noggins, a comprehensive resource for parents and host of Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast. A frequent conference speaker, she’s a parenting coach and early childhood specialist with 30 years of experience in higher education. Ann also provides online professional development for thousands of childcare professionals each year through her online business, Texas Child Care Training.
Today we dig into maintaining connection with your children even if you are a working parent.
Join me in welcoming Ann!
Today we discuss…
- Childcare choices and how childcare can help increase your connection with your child
- Managing meltdowns at pick-up or the end of the day
- The importance of transitions for parents so they can show up the way they want for their children
- Common challenges that working parents face
- What can we do to maintain balance even as a working parent
- The importance of taking care of yourself and how that impacts your connections
- Knowing and planning for what you need
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About Our Guest: Ann McKitrick
Ann McKitrick founded Nurtured Noggins, a comprehensive resource for parents and host of Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast. A frequent conference speaker, she’s a parenting coach and early childhood specialist with 30 years of experience in higher education. Ann also provides online professional development for thousands of childcare professionals each year through her online business, Texas Child Care Training. Credentials include MS in Human Development and Family Studies; BS in Education; Master Level Trainer in a state Early Childhood Professional Development System, requiring continuing education; certified CIRCLE Trainer, Child Care Health Consultant, and Relationship Development Intervention Consultant. Ann resides near Houston, Texas, where she’s a happy empty-nester, Camp Gladiator enthusiast, Mom, and Mimi, and leads women’s personal growth groups.
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About the Host: Lori Oberbroeckling
Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too!
She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.
