Raising kids takes a village. As the old saying goes, it really does take a community to support parents, especially in this day and age of over-scheduled lives and demanding careers. Having a tribe you can lean on makes all the difference. In this episode, Mary Beth and Neela get real about their own experiences relying on their village. They touch on topics such as the importance of building a community, learning how to ask for help, even when it’s uncomfortable, navigating the pressure to “do it all” as working moms, and how investing in your village pays dividends for your family and your career.
So let’s get ready for an honest conversation about needing your people to get through this wonderful, exhausting journey called parenting. Let's dive in!
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What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
- Why building a supportive community is crucial for navigating parenthood
- Where to look for valuable support and resources
- The importance of asking for help and being vulnerable
- Individuals you can lean on for much-needed breaks
- How to attack parenthood through delegation
- The best way to navigate summer activities and camps for children
- Outside-the-box ways to invest in relationships and support each other
- The one word that can help avoid overcommitting and allow you to maintain a healthy life balance
- The encouragement you can provide your children to assist with additional support
- Why it’s important to cultivate a diverse and supportive community, for you, for your family, for your career and for your financial future
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