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Published: April 8, 2020, 11 a.m.

If you\u2019re a parent, I\u2019m sure I don\u2019t have to tell you that these are very difficult times.\xa0During this global pandemic, parents are being asked to simultaneously do multiple different jobs at the same time, and the expectations and\xa0evaluations we\u2019re placing on ourselves can be crushing.\xa0

I recently stumbled upon a meme on Facebook, of all things, and I knew that I had to reach out to its author to ask her to come on the podcast.\xa0\xa0

Here\u2019s an excerpt from that meme:\xa0

Working, parenting, and teaching are three different jobs that cannot be done at the same time. It\u2019s not hard because you\u2019re doing it wrong. It\u2019s hard because it\u2019s too much. Do the best you can.\xa0

Such compassionate words that so many of us need to hear right now. Words written by this week\u2019s guest,\xa0Dr. Emily King.\xa0\xa0

Dr. Emily King is\u202fa Licensed Psychologist and\xa0Heath\xa0Services\u202fProvider\u202fin private practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. She\u202fspecializes\u202fin working with children and adolescents with\u202fanxiety, ADHD,\u202fand\u202fAutism\u202fSpectrum Disorders.\u202fDr. King\u202freceived her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the\u202fUniversity of North Carolina at\u202fChapel Hill.\xa0

In this episode we touch on:\xa0

• The importance of\xa0self-compassion\xa0in times like these\xa0
• How you can use\xa0anchor points\xa0in your routine to help\xa0everyone feel more comfortable where they\u2019re at in their day\xa0
• The\xa0unique needs that kids might have\xa0during these times and how we can help them thrive through them.\xa0
• What self-care looks like\xa0and how we can cultivate it to help us show up as our best\xa0
• How to\xa0cultivate more compassionate, open communication\xa0with our partners and spouses during this intense time\xa0

I know you\u2019re going to appreciate this conversation with Dr. Emily King. Please\xa0share this with another parent who might need some compassion during this time.\xa0

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