How do people actually live through a kitchen remodel?

How do people actually live through a kitchen remodel? We've got two kids and both of us work from home, and the idea of six to ten weeks without a kitchen is honestly the thing making me hesitate more than the money. Is there a way to phase it, or do people just set up a microwave in the dining room and accept it? Any practical advice from people who've survived this would help. We've also got a dog who does not handle strangers or noise well, which is another logistical wrinkle I haven't figured out how to solve yet.

Most people set up a temporary kitchen somewhere and accept it, and honestly that works better than phasing, which drags the disruption out much longer. Practical setup: fridge relocated to the dining room, microwave, electric kettle, and a plan to wash dishes in a bathroom or laundry sink. Paper plates for a few weeks is not a moral failing. Working from home is the harder part, ask about daily work hours upfront. When we did  Bellevue Kitchen Remodeling  the crew kept consistent hours, which let us schedule calls around the loud days. Ask for the demo schedule specifically.