Does Your Career Influence Your Children

<p>If you’re an entrepreneur or in any other busy career, you may worry from time to time about building and maintaining a good relationship with your kids.</p> <p>On this episode, we’re discussing a listener question on this topic. This listener admitted he was afraid his kids wouldn’t push themselves after seeing how hard he and his wife work as high-energy business leaders.</p> <p>This was something my wife and I discussed a lot over the years. Because of my career, I missed some things I wish I hadn’t. My son was moving all the time and often exposed to new environments and people.</p> <p>Rather than just hoping it would work out that I would get time with my son, I had to schedule it. It had to become a priority in my life.</p> <p>Family time won’t just appear—we have to <em>make</em> time for it.</p> <p>However, no matter how much time we get with our families, the quantity doesn’t matter as much as the quality.</p> <p>Show your kids how much you love them. Spend time with them when you <em>are</em> home. Be there for their important events and always keep in touch.</p> <p>When you think about this and plan for it, you’ll make the right adjustments to your life. Your kids will feel like they’re safe, cared for, and loved.</p> <p>You may also consider taking your kids on some of your business trips with you. That way, you create special memories and get that alone time with them.</p> <p>Tune in to hear more ideas for making your kids feel that they matter and giving them the emotional support they need, no matter how busy your schedule.</p> <p>If you have a question you would like me and Jody to discuss here on the show, you can reach us on any social media channel, at <a href="http://www.jodymaberry.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.jodymaberry.com</a>, or at <a href= "http://www.leecockerell.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.leecockerell.com</a>.</p>