Work. Parent. Repeat.
Your Pregnancy|April/May 2021
Can you do it all and maintain sanity? Here are five essential strategies for working parents, now that we’re mostly going back to the office.
Work. Parent. Repeat.

Combining a career and parenting is not always easy. Most working moms (and many dads) will tell you that when they’re at work, they long to be at home with their child, and when they’re at home they’re stressing about stuff they need to sort out for work. But it isn’t impossible to combine work and parenting – and remain sane.

Well-known Australian author and speaker on the topic of parenting, Michael Grose, says there are five essential strategies parents can follow to help them maintain a relationship with their children when work demands take over their lives. Michael says that it’s not unusual for one or both parents to work up to 15 hours a day at times. Modern workplaces are no longer “nine to five” domains, certainly not ever since the coming of Covid-19. The demands of modern workplaces lurch from busy to insanely busy, depending on the industry and the time of year. So if you’re a working parent, what can you do in stressful times like these to maintain a relationship with your children?

EXPERT MICHAEL GROSE’S

5 WORKING & PARENTING STRATEGIES

1 COMMUNICATE

If your children are school-aged, keep them in the loop about your work responsibilities. Keep them up to date about the demands of your work, and let them know that you will be busy for a while but it won’t be permanent. However, it’s harder with a younger child. Sally Boom, mother to Sam (2), a freelance writer and film critic from Cape Town, has experienced work pressure at its greatest.

Esta historia es de la edición April/May 2021 de Your Pregnancy.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

Esta historia es de la edición April/May 2021 de Your Pregnancy.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE YOUR PREGNANCYVer todo
COVID & your child
Your Pregnancy

COVID & your child

Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and a rare condition called MIS-C is on our minds when it comes to The Virus these days.

time-read
7 minutos  |
December 2021/January 2022
EYES WIDE OPEN!
Your Pregnancy

EYES WIDE OPEN!

Breastfeeding and night wakings? Experts shine a light on a possible connection.

time-read
4 minutos  |
December 2021/January 2022
RAISING A BRAT? TIME FOR A RESET!
Your Pregnancy

RAISING A BRAT? TIME FOR A RESET!

It happens, even with the best of intentions. Sometimes we go overboard trying to show our love – and then things backfire.

time-read
7 minutos  |
December 2021/January 2022
Prioritise REST!
Your Pregnancy

Prioritise REST!

The fatigue of pregnancy serves to remind you exactly what miracle your body is performing, so it’s essential to listen to it. Here’s what you can do to get through these low times.

time-read
4 minutos  |
December 2021/January 2022
CRYING CLUES
Your Pregnancy

CRYING CLUES

Discover the meaning behind your baby’s cries.

time-read
5 minutos  |
December 2021/January 2022
Pushing isn't all you need to do!
Your Pregnancy

Pushing isn't all you need to do!

There are four main factors that affect the length and intensity of labour. They are known as the four P’s and work together to make each woman’s labour unique.

time-read
3 minutos  |
December 2021/January 2022
We're all NERVOUS about it!
Your Pregnancy

We're all NERVOUS about it!

Sure, it can seem scarier than labour, but with these simple tips to bathing your newborn, you’ll soon be a pro.

time-read
4 minutos  |
December 2021/January 2022
FOUR-FOOTED FAMILY MEMBERS
Your Pregnancy

FOUR-FOOTED FAMILY MEMBERS

Your children and your pets – everything you’ll need to know to be a happy family.

time-read
5 minutos  |
December 2021/January 2022
Here's to HAPPIER beach days!
Your Pregnancy

Here's to HAPPIER beach days!

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

time-read
5 minutos  |
December 2021/January 2022
TALK SO YOU'RE HEARD!
Your Pregnancy

TALK SO YOU'RE HEARD!

Feel like your child just doesn’t listen to you? There are some techniques you can use to improve your chances of getting through.

time-read
4 minutos  |
December 2021/January 2022