Kathy has trouble shifting out of "work mode" when she talks to her daughter on the phone. Julie coaches her using a key parenting skill, mindful transitions.--Interested in learning more? You can buy Julie's new book, Time to Parent, here: bit.ly/timetoparentbook. You can also visit juliemorgenstern.com for more tips and tools.

Relate: How do I connect with my child when there’s so much that needs to get done?

Parenting is a full time job. From caring for your child to working to sleeping to breathing, there just aren’t enough hours in the day! Bestselling author Julie Morgenstern felt overwhelmed, so she drafted a road map--full of practical guidelines and insights--for parents to raise children without losing themselves. In this podcast, Julie brings her productive parenting manual to life with stories from real parents, advice from experts, and knowledge culled from her almost 30 year career as a consultant and a mom.