EdMoms Bowl

Hi all, I've been an educator for 10 years and recently find out I'm pregnant.. anything you wish you knew back when you were pregnant? I invest so much time with my school kids I'm concer… more

Hello! I’m re-entering the teaching world after being a Stay At Home parent for nearly 5 years. I am curious if anyone knows a good hourly rate to expect to earn as a Teacher’s Aide at a private schoo… more

Who has 12-15 year old children at home? Are you thinking about getting them the Covid vaccine ASAP? Holding off? What are your thoughts?

Hey awesome mamas! What are your plans for when you have to go back to work but your kids are staying home either doing distance-learning or the hybrid model? My three are all in middle school and hig… more

Why is it so hard to find reliable childcare for my kids? I want cry!!!

How do you find the energy to keep up with your toddler after teaching early elementary students all day?

My 8th grade son is failing science and I am a high school science teacher. I can handle the homework if it comes home and can ensure that it gets dobe, but he isn't finishing worksheets in class.… more

My son is acting up at school and I have no idea what to do

Any other pumping moms out there? I BF at home but pump at work. It’s my second time but it sure isn’t easier

Hi, I'm entering my 2nd year of teaching and have a Senior in HS, a 6th grader and 7th grader all in one school. Our school is a pre-k thru 12th grade school.

Found out our bell times are moving up by an h o u r this year!! I have a 2nd and 5th grader in a different school whose bell times are 1.5 hours later than mine. I’m feeling anxious and it’s July!

4th yr Teacher - I had my little one in Nov of ‘18, and I’ve been at home with him ever since. I report in 3 days to a new school in a new district! I’m already having separation anxiety! Any tips?!

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This will be my son’s kindergarten year and he is coming to my school. So he’ll be with me before and after school. I teach deaf ed so have meeting and many things to do before and after. Any tips?

This will be yr 8 for me and I have a 7yr old and a 4yr old. The afterschool activities have increased which makes it sooooo much harder!! Everyday is a new BUSY adventure!!!

I will start my 23rd year this fall with all 3 of my children (16 yo daughter/12 yo twin boys) in the same building as me. What an adventure awaits.

I’m a 4th grade teacher with a soon to be 5th and 4th grader! My kids go to my school which i has its ups and downs!

I’m a mom to a 3 year old and I’ve been teaching for 6 years.... we’re talking about kid #2.... I definitely enjoy summers with my girl

Hi! I will begin my 20th year of teaching in 4 weeks. I have 2 boys, a 16 year old and an 8 year old. I look forward to what we can share as teachers and moms.

Hi! I just finished my 15th year teaching last week. I have a 16 year old and an 8 year old! Glad to be among other EdMoms!

Just curious... In the summer, do you let your teenager stay up as late as they want and sleep in as long as they want? What time limits do you set??

Hi everyone! I am a 4th grade teacher and soon to be mommy! My boy is due in September and I’m planning on only taking 6 weeks off! I’m very nervous about pumping when I return to work. Suggestions?

I have a 12yr, 3yr, and 1 yr old. I just completed my 5th year. I struggle with working mom guilt. Teaching requires so much time and dedication. I LOVE my job, but feel like I am sacrificing too much

I’ve been teaching elementary for 25 years and have a 15 and 17 year old boys. Teenagers have been harder than expected. I would love to teach high school right now to compare.

I just completed my 12th year of teaching and my first year as a second grade teacher. I am the mother of 4. I will have one in college, 11th grade, 4th grade and 3rd grade next year

I just finished my 22 year! 15 years teaching third grade and the last 6 being the 4 -12 grade librarian in our small district ❤️ I have a 15 year old, two 18 year olds , a 21 and 23 year old!

Hi! I'm wraping up my 13th year. I'm essentially a teacher on special assignment that teaches CTE courses & coordinates all testing for our high schools. I have two extraordinary kiddos ag… more

Do you work at the school your kids go to?

Any virtual school teachers here?

I'm new to fishbowl! I just finished my 13th year of teaching. I teach k-5 fine arts and gifted and talented. I have 5 year old twins and 3 year old twins. I'm excited to connect with other ed… more

Hi, I'm new to Fishbowl. I just finished my 23rd year of teaching. I have a 17, 14, and 10 year old. I'm looking forward to be a part of the working teaching moms community.

Just finishing my 18th year teaching. I have a 16 yo, a 15 yo, and a 11 yo. Teens and teaching can make for a long day, but I am so grateful to be teaching in my kids school (its a K-12 building)

Hi, new to fishbowl! I’m a mom if a 9yr old and 7yr old and this is the end of my 13th year teaching middle school.

18 year veteran sped teacher; mom to 5yo with SPD, ADHD, and anxiety...I feel like I’m never “off duty,” and tbh—I’m losing my grip a bit.

Hi! Mom of a 2 year old and I’ve just completed year 16!

Hello! I am a mom of 3 kids: 17,13, and 7. So I’ve got one in high school, middle, and elementary. Lol! This is my 18th year teaching, with most years in M.S. but last 4 in Elementary.

Okay teacher moms.. what are you looking forward to most about summer?

Hi All, I am an 8th grade science teacher and mom to two kiddos. My son is 5 and my daughter turns two tomorrow.

I’ve used up all my sick leave while on maternity leave. We have six days left and I’m feeling very ill. I don’t know if I can make it to Saturday right now. Should I try to get a drs note or suffer?