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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Discussions

Suit

Looking for recommendations for nice women’s suit brands to check out. Will need to start attending board meetings at work and would like to get some professional suits. Any favorites?  ...

Know anyone looking for a FT job in LaGrange area?

We have a wonderful law office client looking for GOOD people to support their small attorney team. If you are a working parent, or seek to be a working parent, and are considering a move to the western burbs, this might be for you! Or maybe you don't mind the commute if you live on the west side of...

Guardianship question

I have a friend who is a guardian of her adult disabled daughter. She recently learned her daughter is pregnant. Daughter has had an on and off “boyfriend” she met through her day program. Daughter has an intellectual disability. How involved can mom be in the medical care of daughter’s pregnancy? I...

2 job offers - which one? Help!

I am senior in my industry, which is advertising (SVP, EVP) and have been interviewing for roles. I have 2 offers right now and just cannot decide.  The first one is with a smaller start up that beens in business about 4 years. Lots of autonomy, learning how to run a business, reporting to CEO,...

Recommend Career Coach for Job Change

Can anyone recommend a career coach to help you work through whether to stay at your job or how to take the next steps in your career?  My husband is a high level software engineer. He's been with his company for 10 years and I recognize that he is experiencing a lot of burnout. I think he need...


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