Working Moms

Hi Working Moms! I am a FTM and my maternity leave is coming to an end very soon. Any tips, advice, words of wisdom for going back to work and my little one starting daycare? I know I am going to be … more

I care so much about making my kids nutritious, wholesome meals, but my job and my lack of ability to be a supermom always get in the way. My kids are pretty much getting raised on Costco cauliflower … more

How do you teach your children personal responsibility? I'm at a complete loss with my 7 year old. She keeps losing clothes, water bottles, jackets, etc. We've tried taking it out of her piggy… more

Hi Moms - I am going to be travelling with my 18 month old on a 14 hour flight. Any tips or suggestions? Do I take a small stroller or just do a hip carrier? Do I get a separate seat or do infant on s… more

Halloween: what’s a reasonable amount of candy and solution for remaining candy when kids are nearly preteens and running off by themselves.

Has anyone in the group been a daycare child themselves? ie from infant through kindergarten? Do you think it helped or hurt you? Do you resent your parents for choosing to work over being with you?

I… more

Hi Moms. I have a kindergartener who attended Montessori school and is now in public school. Every other day I get a note from his teacher that it takes him too long to complete his reading materials … more

My 3 year old baby keeps asking me if I am having a baby. 🫣

Dependent Care FSA - is it worth it? How does it work? My only experience with it is negative anecdotes from friends who were disappointed they couldn’t use it for babysitters. Would love to hear some… more

Hello looking for recommendations for a good sports bra - lightly padded for my 13 year old. I got something off amazon but that did not turn out well. Any practical recommendations will be appreciate… more

Really struggling with my 3yo. As long as we do exactly what he wants - playing/ reading, hes sweet & happy. But just to get basic hygiene things done is a huge battle-brush his teeth, go to potty… more

I sarted a new job and it’s a lot more intense than I thought it would be (left consulting for corporate) and have two kiddos under 3. If you were in a similar spot, how did you manage? I’m dropping t… more

I'm on a fixed-term contract until Jan 2026. Renewal was likely, but now uncertain due to budget issues. My supervisor supports me, but management is hesitant. I expect an update in mid-Nov. I'… more

Returning to work post Mat leave next week and am anxious. I’m sure this has been posted before - but what advice do y’all have? I’m starting mid week, not returning to past clients (by choice), we’ll… more

Don’t really have any friends who both 1) are ambitious and 2) have kids (it’s mostly one or the other). How have you met moms like you? Is it still possible to do in your mid 30s? Not in consulting a… more

Tell me everything I need to know from going from 1-2 kids. Have a 3yr old boy. I’m 40f, About to implant an embryo for a 2nd in a few weeks and Im having panic attacks about how I’m going to handle. … more

It feels ridiculous that I'm the primary income earner, but I'm still responsible for keeping the household organized. If you've been there, what helped you to shift that burden and make t… more

Clingy toddler with newborn baby -
My toddler was always the velcro baby/child. The adjustment to life with baby #2 has been rough. My husband has been tending to the toddler but he wants his mom, and … more

wanted to know if any moms have considered this and what you chose. I wanted to retire around 50 and do substitute teaching for expenses to not dip into 401k until retirement age. House will be paid o… more

My company offers zero paid maternity leave, only FMLA. I'm a senior, high-performing employee, and I'll have to quit to find a job with benefits if I can't negotiate this. I really don… more

When you were pregnant, when did your workload slow down? Did it happen naturally or did you have to advocate for yourself?
I’m feeling more overwhelmed than ever. We’re short-staffed and I think my te… more

Is there anything I can do at work for a pregnant colleague who is being pushed by the company to quit?

My husband and I are both full-time remote, and working in opposite time zones. We're not sure what to do since our nanny just quit. Should we try "shift parenting" (one works early, one… more

My 5 y/o is bright and just started piano this summer. That teacher was too laid back, so we started a new one this fall; she is fun and good with her age but she’s a very serious musician who compose… more

I feel like a failure. I’m a new mom and I returned from leave early. I only took three out of six months thinking I can be aggressive with becoming partner. I’ve take on so much and the current pro… more

I’m starting to realize that I *hate* my husband.

These past couple of weeks has been my busiest weeks at work, and rather than showing an ounce of care he scoffs and mocks me, why are you working so l… more

I have a 3 yr old and a 4 month old. My maternity leave ends on 10/13… I am freaking out a little because daycare for my 2 kids will be $1,440 a month… how is anybody keeping up with this. I feel like… more

I’d love to hear from other moms who’ve been in this situation.

I just got a promotion that my manager really fought for, even with hiring freezes and budget cuts. I’m grateful, but my husband and I are also tryin… more

I am just so sad today. I don’t do anything expecting anything in return from my kids. Every choice I make I make for them. I book and take them to their appointments, find after school and weekend ac… more

I have a 9yo daughter in Gr 3 in a co-ed catholic school with 30kids in her class. She transferred to this school in Gr 1. I haven’t been great at doing playdates since she started at the school but r… more

What is a reasonable $/hr increase for a nanny when going from one child to two children? We just had our second and trying to figure out how much to bump our nanny’s pay.

I’m almost 11 months pp with my 1st. I feel like I’m not as motivated at work as I used to be. It bothers me, but I also love being a new mom. And I want more kids. Anyone else ever felt this way? Is… more

Oops. I told my boss I was applying for an internal job and I think he thought I was kidding. I got selected for an interview and I think he might have been notified, but I’m not sure! The company use… more

Fellow mamas, I need some encouragement. I have a 16 month old, am 7 weeks pregnant with number 2, and work full-time. I’m so nauseous, so tired, and feel generally awful. How do people do this? I don… more

My 2 yo son is having a biting problem. Multiple times a week, sometimes multiple times a day.

He did the same thing last year when they moved him up into the 1 yo class, which they were concerned about then but he was even … more

Recommendations of brand/kinds of large air tight plastic containers with a strong seal to protect contents from bugs and moisture.

Thinking about getting my 6 month olds ears pierced soon. Any tips, tricks, or words of advice for this nervous mama?

Recently we were informed we’re no longer allowed to work from home, or have any flexibility (we previously had tons!) because they want people who have a desk in the office to use them, and “our team… more

Feeling so stuck at my current company and like my professional growth has been stunted (7 YOE). My job is great for remote work and flexibility to pick my son up (1.5 YO) from daycare, and I have ano… more