Dads: Are you feeling stretched thin between work and family? You’re not alone! In this episode of “Dad, Why?”, we’re tackling “Juggling Work and Family Without Losing Your Mind” – practical tips and real talk on how to balance career demands while being present for your kids.

From setting boundaries to maximizing quality time, this is a must-listen for every busy dad looking to show up at home and at work.

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Show Notes:

• Qualtrics: Work/Life Balance

• Pew Research Center: Vacation Days

• TeamStage and YouGov

• Oliver Burkeman. 4,000 Weeks

• Gary Vaynerchuck

• Cozi Family Organizer

• Calm App

• Dads worth celebrating: Andy Emmott

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Sections:

• Introduction - 00:00 - 04:52

• Different work/home scenarios & after work routines - 04:52 - 15:50

• Pressure to always be online and available - 15:50 - 20:35

• Statistics around work/life balance - 20:35 - 31:50

• 4,000 weeks - What matters most? - 31:50 - 38:07

• Strategies for lower flexibility situations - 38:07 - 44:51

• Quality over Quantity - 44:51 - 48:39

• Work-related stress & Leaving work at work - 48:39 - 55:33

• Technology for better work/life balance - 55:33 - 01:12:31

• Self care for Dads & Kids imitating parents - 01:12:31 - 01:20:31

• Dads worth celebrating & closing dad joke - 01:20:31 - 01:24:13