This summer has been jam-packed with fun! We kicked it off by renting a house in San Francisco, then we camped in Santa Cruz, and we just got back from a fantastic vacation house in San Diego right on Mission Beach — And mixed in there were dance camps, play dates, barbecues, movies, and lots of play time with the grandparents.

Summer is definitely a time of year where juggling your business and family is a primary focus for most business owners, especially with the kids on their summer break. The key for Brian and I is understanding ourselves and our kids behavior styles. For example …

Both Brian and I are morning people. We love to get up early and because we are the most productive in the mornings, we keep that time open and free from interruptions as much as possible. So most of the time our kiddos wake up and play for a couple hours together before even coming down stairs to eat breakfast.

The mid-afternoon is when things start to get more interesting. That’s when our productivity wanes and the kids get restless. So we schedule most of our phone calls, meetings, and other appointments for the afternoon, and when we plan activities for the kids, which works out great for all of us.

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