I have a friend who once said something like this to her daughter: "Would you like me to dedicate my limited memory to remembering your birthday or checking whether you've put on your socks and shoes each morning?" I laughed, but also wanted to cry. The sheer number of things I now have to hold in my head as a parent would be incomprehensible to pre-parenthood me. As a working parent, I've had to adapt to managing multiple tasks simultaneously, freeing up space for more important worries like teaching the Pythagorean Theorem to my son. To cope with this, I use automation tools like Zapier to streamline routine tasks, such as updating my Slack status when I'm on family duty or sending reminders about upcoming events. These tools not only reduce stress but also allow me to maintain productivity and focus during work hours and family time, ultimately benefiting both my personal and professional life.