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Working Moms

NPN was created more than 40 years ago with working moms in mind. When you’re working two full-time jobs—mom and employee—your most precious resource is time, and NPN is here to help.

 

Searching for schools for your child and don’t have time to spend hours researching online? Our informative school search videos, Annual School Fair and School & Daycare Directory streamline the process. Have a question about work, kids, schools or anything else? Get quick answers from our parent community on our Discussion Forum.

 

And when you need reassurance or advice about juggling your two (or more!) jobs, our library of articles about the struggles and triumphs of working moms will help you feel less overwhelmed. Long way of saying: We got you, working moms.

Working mom hacks: Tips and tricks to make your life easier
Coffee alone won't cut it. Parents who work full time need a plan to get out of the house on time in the morning with everyone fed, dressed and backpacks packed—without tears. (No one would blame you ...
3 things working moms shouldn't feel guilty about
Jill*  came to see me for therapy at the end of her maternity leave. She had never experienced anxiety before and was suddenly suffering from shortness of breath, racing heart, difficulty breathing an...
How working moms can get involved with their child's school
As a mom of a rambunctious 3½-year-old girl and super-active 6-year-old boy and working full-time as a partner in family law, I’m often told that I “do it all.” The seemingly praiseworthy concept, whi...

Discussions

Where can I order a rug from

Help this tired mom with ordering a rug online for our master bedroom and teens ' bedrooms? Doesn't need to be over the top but I don't want it to be crap... Any brands at rugs.com that have been a hit? ...

It's a Coffee Break Summer at NPN!

Free Coffee on NPN if you are one of the first five to arrive ☕☕☕☕☕ + 1 month free NPN parent membership for everyone who attends (both new and current members), up to 6 free months per person 🫶 🫶 🫶 🫶 🫶 🫶   🗓️ 6 dates 🕙 10:00-11:00 am 📍 La Boulangerie & Co Logan Square, 3129 ...

Hello From a New NPN Staffer!

Hi, everyone! My name is Yoona, and I’m so happy to announce that I’m a new member of the NPN team. As Marketing & Outreach Manager, you’ll hear from/see me on social, through newsletters, on the forum, and at events—including new summer playdates at Horner Park, starting June 14. Check out the ...

Anyone want to meet for a weekly walk at Horner Park?

I would like to commit to walking around Horner Park every Tuesday morning from 7:30-8:30 am this summer. Will anyone join me for accountability and (hopefully) sparkling conversation? I'd love to have a small group to walk with. If you are up for it, leave me a message below or send me a private me...

Is anyone traing for a half marathon? What do you eat morning of race day?

My 19yo son and I are training for a half-marathon which we'll run on Memorial Day weekend. I haven't run this distance in over 20 years. Are any NPNers here training for a half marathon? What do you eat the morning of your race, and how far before the race do you eat it? My pace is about 11 minutes...

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