Bio
Shari Medini is the co-author of Parenting while Working from Home and the co-owner of AdoreThemParenting.com. Her parenting articles have been published in dozens of print and online publications. Shari’s past experience includes working as a freelance writer and marketing strategist for companies across the country, mentoring and speaking as a mindset coach, and working with children and families in the mental health field. She understands the demands of working from home and loves sharing tips to help balance it all. When she’s not on her laptop, Shari can be found spending quality time with her husband and two sons exploring their hometown of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
How did you get into this space?
- About a decade ago, Shari was pregnant with her first son.
- She was able to make money from home while she stayed home with her son.
- She really enjoyed freelance work and marketing.
- It got to the point where she was ready to do something for herself instead of working for someone else.
- She met Karissa on a playground, and they really hit it off. They decided to collaborate on AdoreThemParenting.com
- One of their big goals was to someday write a book.
What recommendations do you have for time management?
- Each situation is unique.
- If you have time flexibility, rethink your day.
- It can be easy to lose 10 minute chunks in your day, but these 10 minute chunks can be huge!
- Make a list of things you can do in 10 minutes. That way when you have a couple of minutes you can be purposeful with that time.
- If you have time restraints, you’ll need to rethink some things. You won’t be able to adjust, so you need to plan before hand.
- BEFORE you work, make sure that your kids' needs are met. Take them potty, play, get them a drink and set them up a space where they can play.
- You may need to get child care, or your husband may need to watch them.
It’s okay!
- It’s okay to have childcare.
- It’s okay to let your child watch a screen for a bit.
- It’s okay if the house isn’t perfectly clean.
- Give yourself a break, give yourself some slack.
- The most important thing is that your kids are healthy and happy. When it comes to everything else, just do what’s right for your family.
- Don’t be afraid to challenge your cultural and traditional beliefs.
How do you take time for yourself when you’re always busy with work and caring for your family?
- Take a look at all the things you have on your plate and find some things you can let go of.
- Outsource or delegate things that you can’t eliminate but you don’t have to do yourself.
- Prioritize the things that make the most impact.
- Schedule time for yourself and choose to do things that will help you the most.
- Be creative about ways you can spend time with your kids while still relaxing and rejuvenating.
What do you do if your work AND child need you at the same time?
- Prepare as much as you can beforehand. Look into the future.
- That said, you’ll never be completely prepared.
- Call in the reinforcements.
- Have a list of people that can help.
- Go to a McDonalds where your kids can play and you have WiFi.
- Go to a Gym where they have child care.
- Be creative.
- If it’s happening a lot, create a gameplan.
Positivity
- It’s not you (as a parent) versus the world, but instead it’s your family versus the world.
- Create positivity.
- View your world through a positive lens.
- Be careful about the content you consume. If you consume negative content, it will encourage negativity.
- Train the algorithms. Unfollow and unsubscribe if a content feed doesn’t match the positivity you need.
- We have control over our technology.
- If you can’t unfriend someone, mute them.
- If something makes you angry or annoyed, eliminate it from your life.
- You can only control yourself. Focus on the things you can control.
- Live and parent the way that works best for you.
- Support other parents in their journey!
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