Parents at Work

Really need some advice on re-entering the corporate world after raising family. After 10 years experience I left to be a SAHM, raised 2 daughters, then had autistic twins which I homeschooled for a year. A… more

What are some of your easy, quick recipes to make? I think we all can agree on how taxing managing the kitchen is with young kids. Would be wonderful if you could link the actual recipe as well ☺️

Does anyone here have a Volvo and is willing to share experience with maintenence costs? I'm crushing hard on the xc40 but am worried every trip to the dealer for routine or random maintenence wil… more

Recommendations please for stroller lights for walking at night

Why is it so difficult to actually find work, I feel like all I do is apply but nothing seems to come of it.

I work as a preschool teacher and earn $11 an hour, but I'm only allowed 25 hours a week. I'm not sure I can even contribute enough to my family or make a decent income with that. I've bee… more

How do I get my kid to stay in their bed ? My kid shows interest in sleeping in a bed but she doesn’t stay in the bed…

Thoughts?

“Men marry because they are tired; women because they are curious. Both are disappointed.” Oscar Wilde

Anyone work at CFGI and can speak to how they support working parents?

Any tips or product suggestions to keep my 1 year old warm at night? We set the thermostat to 71 but the rooms heat unevenly. The bedroom temp drops to 66-68 at night. She wears long sleeve PJs and a … more

Your best toilet training tips and tricks? My son is 3 in January. We had a great momentum but his teacher started pressuring him to go on the toilet a few times a day at school (after she changed his… more

Goinf back to work soon from being on maternity leave for 12 weeks. I'm struggling with finding a good routine. We also have a 5 year old. What do ya'lls mornings/evening routines look like wi… more

My son is fun and outgoing kid, has been in the same daycare since he was 10 mo old, never had any adjustment challenges. However, recently he has not been invited by 3 particular friends for play dat… more

I uploaded a pic of my kid to ChatGPT and asked it to make coloring book images. Such a hack. Never buying a coloring book again

Brain exhausted mom asking for help ! Birthday gift ideas for daycare friend turning 5. We have no clue what he likes. Budget is around $25. I honestly am beyond exhausted to think of another thing so… more

Looking for an remote entry-level data entry position as a new mom. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I’m currently a lead preschool teacher and I have 3+ years accounting experience.

Seeking advice - tips on how to handle having a rough parenting day that pulled you away from work (kid home sick, nanny cancelled last minute). Bonus points for client serving consultants who cannot … more

I’m not sure what to do. My 11 year old son is hostile, goes from 0 to 60 with anger and cussing and blaming anyone in earshot for insignificant things like dropping his hair brush. What is this? I fe… more

How did you decide when to move your child from a crib to a bed? My 2 year 4 month old has generally been a good sleeper but she has started crying for things in the night (tissues to wipe her nose, a… more

This might be a really weird question, but does anyone have experience with their children modeling? My 4yo LOVES being in front of the camera and has asked how kids get on TV. 🙈

Planning Cancun trip in December last 2 weeks. How crowded it will be. Will be there 5 days with kids. Thinking of booking through Costco. Any recommendations on resorts , activities and other options… more

Does anyone have any experience with the adoption process in Canada? Where do we start?

Anyone have experience with Enchanted Fairytale photography? The pricing is wild and curious if it’s worth it💸

I accepted a new job two weeks ago…I start the first week of November. Just found out today I am pregnant. 🙃 Has anyone ever experienced this? Was your new boss pissed? Did you not get maternity leav… more

Trying to decide on a new car seat for our 2nd. Our 1st is in a Nuna Rava, which I like bc it has a high rear facing limit and is flame retardant free. But my husband hates that the straps get twisted… more

Help! My kids’ (ages 7m and 5f) sibling rivalry and jealousy are out of control. They fight and bicker over every little thing and seem to just enjoy irking each other. There’s not a single thing that… more

Hi Parents, what’s your take on preteen / teen kids using Copilot/ChatGPT? How do you approach it?

Any parents with young kids move from LA to Houston and can share their experience? Was it worth it and what factors did you consider before making the move?

Hi all- I’m moving to NYC in about a month and was wondering if anyone knew of reputable nanny agencies I can reach out to. Im overwhelmed by the amount of places that exist & would love to hear f… more

Parenting and raising little humans is so so so difficult. Especially juggling work, social life (non existent), relationship, health, their health and the world around us 🫨😵‍💫
I really hope I make … more

Anyone have a veer wagon or similar? Expecting our second (2 yr 7 month age gap) and because I really like to baby wear in the first year, I was thinking that it may make sense to get a wagon versus a… more

This weekend the clocks go back. Remember to remind your kids! They ruined it last year🤬

We brought a nanny on board a few weeks ago & is PT. We indicated the first few weeks would be to see how well it’s working & ensure it’s a good fit but without going into too much detail ther… more

Our son’s brain just uploaded a new developmental milestone: tonight he became afraid of monsters. Not even sure where he knows that word from or learned about it (he’s 2.75 years old). He’s been in p… more

Parents- what's your take on watching TV while eating for your kids?

Just got an invite to a birthday party for a classmate of my son (2yo) , and her parents scheduled it right during the nap time of the school.. any advice for dealing with this with a kid who refuses … more