Balancing Parenthood and Entrepreneurship

By Adam Kidan

Prioritize your commitments

• It can be hard to figure out what you need to prioritize when both work and family are demanding your attention!

• You need to be realistic about what you can accomplish, and not try to take on more work than you can handle!

• Even if you’re busy, make sure you stay involved with your child, keep a routine and always have a back-up plan

Hack your time• Various time hacks can help

with your work day, such as cooking for two meals at once, shopping online, doing things in batches and having your dry cleaning set to pick-up and delivery!

• Removing these distractions from your work allows you to save far more time and get a lot more done with the limited time you have

Outsource/delegate work

• Train your staff or hire somebody who can take your place when family obligations get in the way of attending important events !

• Try online outsourcing, getting a virtual assistant, and even teach your kids about how they can help

Grow your “parent network”

• Meeting other families through school, playgroups and your neighborhood grows your “parent network”!

• This allows you to meet interesting people you wouldn’t otherwise meet, who could turn into valuable contacts or even partners