Working Home Parents: Recent Episodes
Amanda and Dan Norton
Weekly interviews, resources, and advice to help parents raise their little ones and make a living all under the same roof. We know being parents of little ones and working from home can quickly go from enjoyable to stressful within moments. Amanda and Dan from Parent Pacifier reveal their parenting wins, failures, and lessons they are learning along the way, so you no longer feel alone and can get a handle on the stress. Since 2017, they have been raising their son, all while working from home—Amanda, an employee telecommuting remotely, and Dan, a self-starting entrepreneur, often working late into the night. Each job already has its unique stresses, then add a baby in the mix; it only gets more complicated. Can you relate to potty training on breaks? How about keeping a small apartment quiet while on the phone with a client? Or the everyday struggle of somehow scheduling in meals, fun activities, and sleep? They will go into all that, and more so you can also make it through the day without burning yourself out. It's a mix of interviews, special co-hosts, and solo shows from Amanda and Dan you're not going to want to miss. So whether you have a newborn or have multiples, hit subscribe, and get ready to get a handle on the working from home Parent lifestyle.
#019 - Sometimes, there are more distractions working at home than there are at the office. From non-stop notifications to being right next to your own refrigerator, we need to be intentional with getting work down effectively.
In this episode, we share the top 10 apps we use every day to stay productive at home when working and with family.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/19
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#018 - Sometimes getting laid off from your dream job can lead to creating your own dream business. If you're considering starting your own business from home or need to balance multiple people working from home, you'll want to listen to this one.
In this episode, we chat with Katie Brinkley of Next Step Social Communications. We learn how she was able to start her own business from home with two small kids and how she's navigated the challenges of 2020.
For show notes, transcription, and more, visit:
https://www.workinghomeparents.com/18
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Podcast: nextstep.social/podcast
Instagram: @next.step.social
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#017 - 2020 May have taken us by surprise, but now we can use that experience to better plan our 2021. At least we can try our best to plan ahead.
In this episode, we share our top 7 tips for planning the new year from your improving work-from-home environment, preparing gifts and cards ahead, and even your family downtime.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/17
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016 - If potty training wasn't hard enough before, now attempting it while working from home during a pandemic seems impossible.
In this episode, we chat with Potty Training consultant Jacklyn Gravel from Hey.Sweet.Cheeks and get her top tips on what to expect and how to work through different challenges.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/16
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#015 - Anything that can make a Parent's life easier is always welcome! With smart home tech on the rise, how can it help us parents who work from home?
In this episode, fellow Parent and Podcaster Craig Williamson joins the show to share his love of smart home tech and how he uses it every day.
Craig is the host of the Thank The Week Podcast, where you learn to be thankful for last week and excited for this week!
For transcription and show notes of this episode, visit:
https://www.workinghomeparents.com/15
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#014 - No matter what, it's going to be a different Christmas season than we're used to. Let's not let the negativity or altered traditions ruin this time of year for our kids.
In this episode, we share 12 fun activities to do with your family this Christmas Season.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/14
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013 - YES! The everyday cold does still exist! While we have been provided with plenty of virus prevention tips, we can't forget to prepare for the typical congestion the hits during the winter months.
In this episode, we share our top tips for helping our family with congestion.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/13
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Comparing Child Nasal Sprays: https://youtu.be/7M3Q7qQqKt8
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#012 - The last 6-weeks of the year can be stressful most years. The 2020 holiday season is certainly far from an exception, and in some cases may be the most stressful season of all.
So in this episode, we share our 8 top tips to keep the stress levels down and enjoy this time of year.
Topics range from taking non-holiday days off, to DIY with your kids, our favorite list app, and more.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/12
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#011 - Have you ever felt completely exhausted hours before your usual bedtime? I know, pretty much every day, right?
It's easy to fall into burnout with all the pressure on us as parents, so it's essential to consider how you can build in breaks to your schedule.
In this episode, we share seven practical tips that have helped us from burning out every day.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/11
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010 - The demanding work of growing your own business and raising children can often leave marriage priorities in the back seat. Yet, having a strong mutual relationship with your spouse is vital to both family and business success.
In this episode, Theresa and Owen Video share how they keep a thriving marriage while building their business together and parenting their children.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/10
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#009 - For many of us, our pets are just as much a part of the family as we are. So keeping them happy and healthy is essential, especially that pets often bring so much joy to our kids.
In this episode, Veterinarian Dr. Alex Avery shares some helpful tips and stories for how to keep your pets happy and healthy in a stressful year.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/9
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008 - If there ever was a year to start new Halloween traditions, this year is the one. We asked what new ideas are out there and you answered.
In this episode we share 8 stay-at-home at home activities to help keep Halloween fun this year.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/8
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007 - In this episode we learn how to get better sleep as parents, as well as, kids of any age.
Andrea Strang is a mother of 3 and the founder of KinderSleep. She is a Holistic and Gentle Sleep Consultant, Adult Insomnia Coach, Author, and educator.
She started supporting families as a Birth and Postpartum Doula in 1999 and for the past 16 years has focused primarily on gentle sleep coaching.
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006 - It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the really hard parts of parenting and working from home and forget how many blessings we get to experience.
In this episode Amanda and Dan share their top 10 best advantages to be a working home parent.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/6
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005 - In today's conversation we cover our five biggest challenges as parents working from home, like lack of structure and never being able to fully walk away from working.
We share our personal experiences with these challenges and how we have, and are actively working through them.
Our hope is to encourage you as you face the struggles of parenting and working under the same roof, and to focus on all the best aspects over the hardest.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/5
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004 - From dietary discoveries to educational insights to intentionality in the home, Lisa and Kevin Kolbe are excited to encourage and educate you with their personal experiences raising Elias, their youngest son with special needs.
This episode will leave you confident and refreshed as you continue to choose joy every single day.
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003 - Joshua C. Andrus is an Addiction Therapist and Author of a children's book series aimed at helping kids overcome the obstacle of tech addiction and live a healthier life. In this episode we will learn how to identify when we are spending too much time on our devices, and how we can intentionally change our behaviors to lead to better quality time together as a family.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/3
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002 - Do you feel like your kids never get to sleep on time or wake up too often through the night? Whether you struggle with getting your newborn or toddler to sleep consistently or you could use some practical sleep tips for kids, you'll want to listen to this episode.
Eva Klein from My Sleeping Baby shares her top 3 tips to help get your little one to sleep through the night, every night.
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https://www.workinghomeparents.com/2
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001 - Working and parenting under the same roof can be both a huge blessing and a recipe for disaster at the same time. Amanda and Dan Norton are in this to help all the fellow parents out there and discover new resources that can put some ease on the stress.
We hope you enjoy this first episode as we share our story and what you can expect to come from guest interviews, recommended resources, and more.
If you're working at home with little ones or expecting a new baby and want to be prepared for doing it all, join us by hitting subscribe!
If you'd like to get links and show notes for this episode, head to:
https://www.workinghomeparents.com/1
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