Welcome to the Responding Together Podcast! In this episode, we tackle one of the most common challenges first responder families face — the shiftwork shuffle.
Let’s be real — managing a family is hard enough. But when you add in the constantly changing schedule challenges that come with EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement, it creates a whole new level of strain. The missed holidays, flipped sleep schedules, and constantly shifting routines can easily take a toll on both the responder and the family at home.
That’s why today we’re talking about ways to navigate the shuffle through better communication, understanding each other’s needs, and learning to plan ahead so you’re working with the schedule, not against it. We’ll share some of our own experiences, a few hard lessons learned, and practical ways you can stay connected even when the calendar seems like it's working against you.
Join us as we dive into how you can win TOGETHER, even when shiftwork keeps trying to pull you apart.
Tony and Dayna
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