Education Episodes

In this short episode, I share an embarrassing moment at work that taught me a simple trick for better managing my time when working from home.  Time management is a consistent theme I hear as a challenge for remote workers. Listen in for a quick story on what happened to me, and one simple thing you can start TODAY so you're set up for success at work. Don't make my mistake!  Share your time management tips at workitremote.com. Leave me a voice message via the pink microphone or go to "Contact" on the site and send me a written message.

In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Smith, an early childhood educator, to discuss strategies for parents working remotely with young children. Brittany shares practical tips on teaching kids independence, establishing boundaries, and promoting quiet time through various activities. She emphasizes the importance of creating structured routines, setting expectations, using visual cues like voice level charts and stop/go signs, as well as both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. Additionally, she highlights the significance of consistency and patience. The discussion includes examples and advice for managing common challenges, encouraging positive reinforcement, and setting up effective home environments to help remote working parents balance their schedules, reduce stress, and support their child's development.  Brittany has nearly a decade of experience in early childhood and elementary education. She specializes in inclusion classrooms and differentiated instruction.

In this episode, I sit down with employment law expert Sharon Cohen to discuss the evolving landscape of remote work and employee rights. Sharon, a partner at Davis and Gilbert in New York, shares insights from her extensive experience advising employers on various aspects of employment law. Sharon explains how remote workers can protect themselves, the importance of understanding state-specific employment laws, and offers practical advice for maintaining professionalism in a remote work environment. The discussion also explores predictions on future changes in employment law after the results of the recent U.S. election. Connect with Sharon at https://www.dglaw.com/people/sharon-cohen/