Previous Episode: 18: Moms in the Theatre

Being a parent in a field with sporadic schedules, travel requirements, and remarkably long rehearsals can create an array of complications. Today’s guests, Jeremy Chernick and Jerry Rapier are both involved in the theater and arts community while juggling parenthood. 

 

In this episode, they share what their journey as a parent and a theatre professional has looked like for them. They discuss the changes that are currently impacting parents, resources that have helped them throughout their careers, and the benefits of taking non-traditional career paths. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this exciting interview for a look behind the curtain as a theater dad. 

 

Show Highlights: 

 

Navigating being in the arts and becoming a new parent  What it’s like to be a dad in the performing arts industry  The scheduling restraints that accompany being a parent within the arts  Being honest about being a parent and asking for what you need  Studios’ strategies to work with parents’ schedules  Jerry’s adoption process and the impact it had on his organization The opportunities that the art community provides for children  Actively pursuing support for family during work projects   Changes that need to take place for upcoming parents  How building working relationships benefits parents  Changes that are currently happening within the industry that are affecting parents  Establishing boundaries and respecting others’ time  Practices to prioritize family time  Resources mentioned that are helpful to working parents  Learning to communicate with children on their level  The power of podcasts for kids 

 

Links: 

 

Contact Lori: 

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Resources: 

 

Google calendar 

 

http://www.sittersstudio.com

 

https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com

 

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world

 

https://www.storypirates.com/

Being a parent in a field with sporadic schedules, travel requirements, and remarkably long rehearsals can create an array of complications. Today’s guests, Jeremy Chernick and Jerry Rapier are both involved in the theater and arts community while juggling parenthood. 

 

In this episode, they share what their journey as a parent and a theatre professional has looked like for them. They discuss the changes that are currently impacting parents, resources that have helped them throughout their careers, and the benefits of taking nontraditional career paths. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this exciting interview for a look behind the curtain as a theater dad. 

 

Show Highlights: 

 

Navigating being in the arts and becoming a new parent  What it’s like to be a dad in the performing arts industry  The scheduling restraints that accompany being a parent within the arts  Being honest about being a parent and asking for what you need  Studios’ strategies to work with parents’ schedules  Jerry’s adoption process and the impact it had on his organization The opportunities that the art community provides for children  Actively pursuing support for family during work projects   Changes that need to take...

Being a parent in a field with sporadic schedules, travel requirements, and remarkably long rehearsals can create an array of complications. Today’s guests, Jeremy Chernick and Jerry Rapier are both involved in the theater and arts community while juggling parenthood. 

 

In this episode, they share what their journey as a parent and a theatre professional has looked like for them. They discuss the changes that are currently impacting parents, resources that have helped them throughout their careers, and the benefits of taking non-traditional career paths. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this exciting interview for a look behind the curtain as a theater dad. 

 

Show Highlights: 

 

Navigating being in the arts and becoming a new parent  What it’s like to be a dad in the performing arts industry  The scheduling restraints that accompany being a parent within the arts  Being honest about being a parent and asking for what you need  Studios’ strategies to work with parents’ schedules  Jerry’s adoption process and the impact it had on his organization The opportunities that the art community provides for children  Actively pursuing support for family during work projects   Changes that need to take place for upcoming parents  How building working relationships benefits parents  Changes that are currently happening within the industry that are affecting parents  Establishing boundaries and respecting others’ time  Practices to prioritize family time  Resources mentioned that are helpful to working parents  Learning to communicate with children on their level  The power of podcasts for kids 

 

Links: 

 

Contact Lori: 

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Resources: 

 

Google calendar 

 

http://www.sittersstudio.com

 

https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com

 

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world

 

https://www.storypirates.com/

Being a parent in a field with sporadic schedules, travel requirements, and remarkably long rehearsals can create an array of complications. Today’s guests, Jeremy Chernick and Jerry Rapier are both involved in the theater and arts community while juggling parenthood. 

 

In this episode, they share what their journey as a parent and a theatre professional has looked like for them. They discuss the changes that are currently impacting parents, resources that have helped them throughout their careers, and the benefits of taking nontraditional career paths. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this exciting interview for a look behind the curtain as a theater dad. 

 

Show Highlights: 

 

Navigating being in the arts and becoming a new parent  What it’s like to be a dad in the performing arts industry  The scheduling restraints that accompany being a parent within the arts  Being honest about being a parent and asking for what you need  Studios’ strategies to work with parents’ schedules  Jerry’s adoption process and the impact it had on his organization The opportunities that the art community provides for children  Actively pursuing support for family during work projects   Changes that need to take place for upcoming parents  How building working relationships benefits parents  Changes that are currently happening within the industry that are affecting parents  Establishing boundaries and respecting others’ time  Practices to prioritize family time  Resources mentioned that are helpful to working parents  Learning to communicate with children on their level  The power of podcasts for kids 

 

Links: 

 

Contact Lori: 

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Resources: 

 

Google calendar 

 

http://www.sittersstudio.com

 

https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com

 

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world

 

https://www.storypirates.com/