Parents + Tech: Teaching Parents to Monitor Screen Usage
Cornerstone Coworking member Jay Lowrance, owner of Lowrance Media, held a Lunch and Learn to help parents understand trendy apps and how to safely monitor how kids are interacting with them. As children are being introduced to more technology, whether through school or as they become old enough to have their own devices, parents need […]
Coworking as a Parent
Written by Charity Estes Being a parent is my greatest joy and purpose, but adding work to the mix brings in new challenges. If you’re reading this, you probably understand what I mean. Maintaining a work-life balance is important, and you need to make your time a priority. One way I enjoy creating a balance […]
Importance of Family Time
Summertime offers a lot of freedom – maybe not to you but it does to kids out of school. If you have kids who fall into the “school’s out for summer” category, then you understand the struggle of keeping them entertained. However, in this technology-driven culture, you probably resist the urge to simply sit them […]
Our Reading List: Summer Books to Kickback With
Written by Samantha Proctor Summer has hit us, friends! If you’re lucky, you get to take some time off, hang out at the beach or by the pool, and what’s better than laying in the sun with a good book*? Also, if the kids get a summer reading list, you should too! Check out a […]
Why Cornerstone Coworking Should be Your Home this Summer
You don’t want to fill your summer with work, but as an adult you don’t really have a choice in the matter. But you do have a choice in where you work! When you’re at home, distractions surround you. Whether it’s kids or laundry, it’s difficult to focus. Lucky for you, finding a coworking space […]
Why You Need to Take More Work Breaks
I’m definitely someone who doesn’t believe in traditional breaks. The thought of cutting one hour out of my day for lunch or running an errand doesn’t work in my brain. The moment I come back, I am mentally done for the day. Someone could potentially argue how I’m more focused during the first half of […]
Time Management Tips For When You Work Alone
If you read our blog post last week, you learned how working around people (like in our Coworking space!) helps your brain focus better. It’s scientifically proven that working around another person who is exerting effort will help you work too. But we understand you can’t always make time for our space or you simply […]
How Coworking Helps You Stay on Task
Exiling yourself in a room isn’t a great way to actually finish your work. If you think eliminating distractions will help you focus more, then think again. Although this is a wide-held belief, it actually doesn’t help. Surrounding yourself with others who are working will encourage you to work too–and that’s science, people. A 2016 […]
Here’s What You Missed: April
If the saying, April Showers brings May Flowers rings true – it’s going to be a beautiful May in Lawrenceville! We know that the rain and storms we’ve had may have kept you out of the office, but we want to make sure you’re caught up on all things Cornerstone! Here’s What You Missed: – […]
Redefining Your Work Break: The Benefits of Working Outside
Written by Samantha Proctor Can we just talk about the beautiful weather we’ve had lately? There is something about a beautiful day that makes me feel happy and productive. I’m currently sitting outside at Cornerstone Coworking. Every year, they set patio furniture outside so coworkers can soak up some sun while taking a break or […]