Balancing Parenting Life and Career

Check out the full Episode 31 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Brierley Horton about balancing career and parenting. Brierley takes us through how she juggles a busy work schedule while tending to her two daughters. From working in an office environment to being her own boss and working from home, Brierley shares her learnings, time management tips, the importance of building a network, and how she unwinds after a hectic week. Brierley is a registered dietitian and single mom of two, who was formally the Food & Nutrition Director for Cooking Light magazine where she spent her days coming up with healthy and quick recipe ideas for busy people. Before that, she was with EatingWell magazine. Now she freelances and works for various outlets writing, editing, and wearing her registered dietitian hat. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook Group Join our new Healthy Family Project Facebook group! This group will serve as a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk all about raising a healthy family - from dealing with a picky eater and tips to get more fruits and veggies onto plates to exercising as a family and mental health. We welcome all of you to join in! Relevant Links Follow Brierley on Instagram 10 Snacks to Fuel Active Kids What's in Season for July Ask the Psychologist: Enjoying Your Kids at Every Age Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 23: Make-Ahead Meal Ideas Episode 14: Why You Should Grocery Shop With Kids Episode 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks Timestamps 1:59 Catching up with Brierley 3:55 How to balance mommyhood & career 8:52 Struggles of being your own boss & how to overcome them 11:37 The importance of building a network 16:00 Time management tips 22:31 Brierley's learnings from being her own boss 32:04 How to decompress after a stressful week Book Reference: https://www.amazon.com/What-Charge-Strategies-Freelancers-Consultants/dp/143276764X