Natalia is a single mother of two--6 and 2.5 years old--and an entrepreneur. Her children struggle to differentiate between work time and playtime, and Natalia is having a hard time establishing boundaries for them.
Today, we talk about how Natalia can help the situation. We talk about the power of alone time, noting that it doesn't need to be anything fancy or long. I note the importance of letting your kids know that you want to spend time with them, and I explain how Natalia can use a kitchen timer to help set boundaries for her kids.
"Don't put pressure on yourself to make each thing super amazing. You can sit and read a book together, or just sit and listen to their favorite song over and over again."
- Sue Groner
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