E9: WFH with Young Kids: Lessons from a Preschool Teacher
In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Smith, an early childhood educator, to discuss strategies for parents working remotely with young children. Brittany shares practical tips on teaching kids independence, establishing boundaries, and promoting quiet time through various activities. She emphasizes the importance of creating structured routines, setting expectations, using visual cues like voice level charts and stop/go signs, as well as both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. Additionally, she highlights the significance of consistency and patience. The discussion includes examples and advice for managing common challenges, encouraging positive reinforcement, and setting up effective home environments to help remote working parents balance their schedules, reduce stress, and support their child's development.
Brittany has nearly a decade of experience in early childhood and elementary education. She specializes in inclusion classrooms and differentiated instruction.
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E2: Know your Rights: The Law and Remote Work
In this episode, I sit down with employment law expert Sharon Cohen to discuss the evolving landscape of remote work and employee rights. Sharon, a partner at Davis and Gilbert in New York, shares insights from her extensive experience advising employers on various aspects of employment law. Sharon…
E5: Returning to Remote Work After Baby
In this revealing episode, I share aspects of my own personal journey as a remote-working mother of two, emphasizing the unique experience of postpartum recovery and return to remote work. Joined by guest Jarriel Campbell, owner of Call Your Doula, we discuss the physical and emotional changes duri…
E7: Leadership and Culture-Building in the Age of Remote Work
In this episode, we unpack leadership in today's remote and hybrid environment with Kerri Warner, the Head of Employee Communications, Culture and Engagement @PayPal. She shares her extensive experience in leadership roles at companies, including Spotify, MasterCard, American Express, Deloitte and …