Are you feeling a mix of excitement and slight panic as the Winter Holidays approach?

Fear not, fellow parent! I've got your back.

Instead of resorting to all-nighters and sacrificing your sanity, I've come up with a list of engaging and entertaining activities to keep your kids happily occupied while you tackle your to-do list. These ideas are designed to foster independent play and give you those much-needed blocks of uninterrupted work time.

We all know that being a Parent is a journey filled with rewards and challenges. Balancing professional obligations, family responsibilities, and personal well-being is a perpetual quest that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and short on time.

But what if we shifted our perspective of time? Instead of thinking about our time as something to be managed, looking at it as something that needs to be invested.

"Dear Modern Parent Code-Cracker,

I'm one of the fathers eager to contribute to the shift towards equal parenting, but I'm facing some challenges. How can I navigate the obstacles of being perceived as a secondary parent and address the discrimination and career setbacks that come with sharing childcare responsibilities?"

Now, I'll be the first to admit that I'm no "tech-whiz," but let me tell you, ChatGPT has completely won me over.

It's like having a personal assistant at your fingertips, ready to tackle the challenges of modern parenting head-on.

The possibilities are as far reaching as your imagination, and I've outlined my top 5 ChatGPT chats that will take a few tests & turns out of the rollercoaster of working parenthood.

“Striking a balance, often felt like I was on the precipice between madness and greatness.” Anne Flores, describing her entry into working parenthood.

Her story is honest and inspiring and she shares some great lesson's learnt for all of us stumbling along this road.

Mother's Day may be over, but let's embrace the essence of self-honour it embodies because self-honour should not be a one-time event but an ongoing practice. And by paying attention to our own well-being and giving life to our own aspirations, our children will learn how to live a life that is full and alive with adventure.

Dear Modern Parent Code-Cracker,

My hubby and I both work more than full time hours, however he earns more than me. Often when I bring up shared responsibilities around the house and childcare, the topic becomes the earning difference and therefore, I shouldn't ‘complain too much’ It would be so good to hear how other families approach and handle this.