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Screen time.
I’ll expand on what I said in the other thread. Keep in mind, this is for a toddler. For any standing status calls that don’t require looking at docs or being on video, I typically stick kiddo in the stroller and we go for a walk. He’s able to get some outdoor time, I get some exercise, and I multitask checking in with my team to see what priorities are for the day. Sometimes instead of a walk we do another outdoor activity or he rides his scooter. That’s our morning.
Video calls or client meetings I aim to schedule during nap time, if at all possible. He gets screen time in the afternoon, usually Daniel Tiger or Bluey, since those are the least annoying and don’t turn him into a monster. We also love the PBS Kids game app. I use devoted screen time as an opportunity to focus heads down. I usually try to get him out to run around around 5:30 or so to burn off some energy too.
My mama heart goes out to you. I block off chunks of my day a week prior for my needs and the needs of my family. Usually 30 min chunks 4 times a day. I would get easy clean up toys you can throw in a bin every evening - duplos, playdoh, larger toys are easier to clean. I would get bribe toys for any conference calls. The other mom was right about throwing them in a stroller and taking a walk daily.
And don’t worry about screen time. It has to happen in order to survive!
My kid is a bit older, so adapt as you see fit. Figured this might be helpful for other parents too.
I limited my 6.5yo in terms of what was consumable via screen time. So only learning based apps on the iPad (ABC Mouse, CodeSpark, etc.).
I bought like every messy science experiment possible to do outside (he can bathe himself at this age).
So. Many. Art. Supplies. Play-doh, crayons, paint, etc. The messier, the better in my experience.
I challenge him to see how long he can go without a screen and then reward when he succeeds. (Sweets are a general no go in our house, but exceptions must be made!)
Since it's warm, a splash pool. We can sit out back and he can splash while I work (we have a small yard).
Take shifts with your SO, if you have one. (My coworkers have done this one)
Therapy. Seriously. Taking care of you helps with taking care of them. Giving yourself permission to not always be perfect is clutch right now.
My daycare also has adapted dramatically to be able to accommodate smaller class sizes, so now he's there during the day. When it was closed, it was tough. Super tough.
Good luck momma! You have no judgement here.
Yes to all of this!
I would add for the art supplies - things your toddler can glue onto paper - pom poms, popsicle sticks, etc. And look into modeling clay - I got this for my 2yo and 4yo last week and it seriously kept them occupied for HOURS.
If no small pool, a sprinkler or water table is great too.
Magnatiles has also been a lifesaver.
And no judgement on screen time here either. It's been necessary here too.
Real talk. My kids are in screens all day. It’s the only way I get anything done at work and I feel tremendously guilty about it most of the time. I make them go for walks, i make them read, play board games, and some mild house chores, but they’re always back on the screens. That’s the way they socialize with their friends too. They talk to their friends while playing Roblox and Fortnite. Judge me if you want, but I’m doing what I can and it’s hard.
No judgement here. Sounds like you’re doing the best you can to juggle everything. Appreciate your honesty!