This #essencefest was one for the record books, in This #essencefest was one for the record books, in more ways than one.  Nola will always be one of my favorite places to visit, and I’m looking forward to being in the place again next year. Until then…
My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. It’s very—different from years past, but I’m proud to be covering it this year. 🙌🏾
Awesome human. Magna Cum Laude. Editor-in-Chief. Awesome human. 
Magna Cum Laude.
Editor-in-Chief.
School podcaster.
Quill and Scroll recipient.
Citizenship award winner.
Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
Class of 2022. 
Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
  • Blog
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Legal
  • Contact
  • Media Kit
  • Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Media Kit

The Cubicle Chick

Work. Play. Live Your Life to its Fullest Personally & Professionally

  • Home
  • Career
  • Style
  • Family
  • Travel
  • Culture

Featured, Kids & Parenting, Parenting, Working Parents · April 25, 2017

Five Working Parent Hacks for Busy Moms and Dads


It’s not easy to maintain a balance between family and work for working parents. It seems that you’re always being pulled from one side to the other and that you just can’t focus on family when you’re home and you just can’t focus only on work when you’re at the office. This is why you need to find things that can make your life easier. Your day just has 24 hours and you need to male sure that you take full advantage of it.

Here are five working parent hacks that you can use on a daily basis:

#1: Menu Plan

Menu planning is the way to go as it helps to save you time and helps you be more efficient. Every Sunday, plan all the meals for the following week. This includes deciding on what you’ll need to cook for every meal. In case you have older children, they can participate as well.

#2: Buy Ahead Of Time

If you never did it before, you’re going to love the idea. You know how confusing it might be when you need to buy groceries for the entire week and you need to take your kids along with you. It’s just a time waster. And not to mention that, even when you’re careful writing a list of everything you need to buy, you keep forgetting something and you need to come back to the store again. Shopping online is a lot easier and faster.

Working Parent Hacks

#3: Nighttime Prep

You should consider having a routine before kids going to bed. Preparing for the next day is easier when you do it the night before. Each child should prepare their own backpack and leave it by the door. Make sure that you supervise everything they need to take. This will save a lot of time in the mornings. You can also make part of the routine choosing the kid’s clothes (and yours as well) for the next day. Just leave them on the bedroom chair.  Speeding up your nighttime routine can help you maximize your time.

#4 After School Activities

When it’s time to choose after-school activities for your kids, you need to make sure they are fun and that they will like them. However, you also need to make sure they are convenient for you to drive them there and pick them later. Only if one of your kids really insists on an activity that is more than 15 miles away from home, you need to make sure that you don’t overcome this barrier. The risk is that you’ll lose a lot of time driving them there. Plus, try to limit the activities to just two per week.

#5. Family Routine

When you have more than one kid, it’s important that every member of the family helps with the tasks. So, you can create a routine for the entire family. This will make sure everyone will contribute and they always know what they need to do. Put it in a visible place like on the fridge’s door or the kitchen table.

You probably see a theme here—it’s all about preparation. By making mornings easier and planning, it lightens the load and stress level for everyone. Try these working parent hacks out for yourself, and see how they benefit your whole family.


Related Posts

  • Be Sheer with L'eggs: Five Parenting Hacks for a Seamless Evening Routine #MothersDay

    As a partner with the L'eggs brand, I am sharing five parenting hacks for a…

  • Five Working Parent Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Home

    The Corporate Sister is sharing her must-use tips on how you can get the most…

  • Five Ways Working Parents Can Get the Most Out Of Summer with the Family

    Summer is here, but for working parents, it can prove to be difficult to juggle.…

In: Featured, Kids & Parenting, Parenting, Working Parents · Tagged: hacks, organization tips, parenting, parenting hack, working parent hacks, working parents

join the cube

You’ll Also Love

Learn how mindful play with Esme & Roy can help enhance playtime and enter to win a Amazon Echo Dot with Esme & Roy Amazon Skills.Introduce Mindful Play with Esme & Roy + Amazon Echo Dot Giveaway
Did you know that you can win McDonald's for life with the McGold card? Get to know McDonald's Mobile Order and Pay and win big!5 Ways My Life Would Totally Change If I Won a McGold Card
You and your kiddos can create awesome and unique DIY Bookmarks for back to school that shows off their personality and encourages them to read.DIY Bookmarks for Back to School

Comments

  1. Joyce Brewer says

    April 26, 2017 at 11:58 am

    On my ideal “night before” routine I prepare dinner and the next day’s lunch at the same time.
    Our 7-year-old is just getting the hang of using the toaster with supervision, of course, and it’s a win-win.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      May 3, 2017 at 10:06 pm

      That is a HUGE hack. Never thought of that. 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Next Post >

How to Get Your Teen Hyped About Mondays

Advertisement


Hi there! I'm Danyelle Little, a St. Louis blogger, mom & former HR manager who now runs The Cubicle Chick full-time. This site is for those of you who like to get the best out of both worlds-personally and professionally. Learn more about me HERE!

Buy My New Holiday Novel

join the cube

Recent Posts

  • It’s Time We Give Mahogany Its Flowers
  • 10 Classic Films That Celebrate Fatherhood
  • Empty Nest Series: She’s a Graduate Class of 2022
  • How I Wrote Two Novels In Five Months
  • 25 Amazing Ways to Pour Back Into Yourself

The Cube on Facebook

Reader Favorites

Work It Podcast | Episode 35

WORK IT Podcast · Ep. 35- The Power of Affirmations and Gratitude

Affiliate

Perdue Farms Special Offer

trending now

Load More Posts

instagram

Follow @thecubiclechick

This #essencefest was one for the record books, in This #essencefest was one for the record books, in more ways than one.  Nola will always be one of my favorite places to visit, and I’m looking forward to being in the place again next year. Until then…
My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. It’s very—different from years past, but I’m proud to be covering it this year. 🙌🏾
Awesome human. Magna Cum Laude. Editor-in-Chief. Awesome human. 
Magna Cum Laude.
Editor-in-Chief.
School podcaster.
Quill and Scroll recipient.
Citizenship award winner.
Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
Class of 2022. 
Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕

Work With Me

  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Media Kit

join the cube

Site Info

  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal
  • Site Disclosure

Copyright © 2022 The Cubicle Chick · Theme by 17th Avenue