Ep. 11 - Co-Working with Kids with Victoria Wilson

In this episode of Destress The Nest, host Hannah Morgan chats with Victoria Wilson, a certified birth doula from Kentucky. Victoria shares her journey from working directly with pregnant clients to mentoring other doulas. As a mother of four, Victoria offers practical tips on how to manage work-life balance when working from home with young children. Her innovative strategy of "co-working time" with her kids allows her to maintain productivity while also spending quality time with them. Tune in to hear how setting clear expectations and creating a shared space for work can lead to a more harmonious home environment.

Key Takeaways:

• Co-Working with Kids: Creating a shared work environment with your children helps you stay productive while spending time with them, especially when formal childcare isn’t available.
• Set Clear Expectations: Let your kids know when it's work time, but frame it as a joint activity so they feel involved and understand the boundaries.
• Trial and Error: Finding a work-life balance is a process, and it’s okay if things don’t always go smoothly. Adjust as needed based on your family’s needs.
• Engage in Creative Activities: Give your kids tasks that mimic your work or simple projects like crafts or games, allowing them to feel connected to what you’re doing.
• Balance Everyone’s Needs: For co-working to be effective, make sure both you and your children’s emotional and physical needs are met beforehand, so the time feels fulfilling for everyone.

Quotes from the Episode:

• "Setting expectations really is helpful. Just saying, ‘This is my work time, but I want to be with you, so let’s work together.’"
• "I’d rather co-work with my kids being cute than with a bunch of strangers in a space I’m paying for."
• "You're showing them a work ethic at a really early age, and they're learning to feel like they're contributing to the family’s work."

Resources Mentioned:

• Victoria Wilson’s Doula Services – Victoria Wilson is a certified birth doula from central Kentucky who mentors and trains new doulas, combining her expertise in women's health with nearly a decade of hands-on experience.
• Connect with Victoria on Instagram – @motherwelldoula
• Heron House Management⁠ – A virtual house management service designed to reduce mental load and stress for busy families.

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