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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

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...

Tell us about yourself and maybe win $50

This morning, you should have received an email asking you to complete a member survey for NPN. If you complete it, you have a chance to win one of three $50 VISA gift cards.   The purpose of the survey is to help the NPN staff team know more about you: Your interests, your needs, and what...

Career coach needed

I'm in my 50's and lucky to have a job but I seem to never get promoted and don't make the money I need to make to support my family as I am the sole breadwinner. I know the job market is brutal right now but I still think it could help to meet with a coach and retool my resume and also work on exec...

Stylish readers

Turns out I'm hitting a milestone and I need readers. So many new websites selling cool looking readers that are pretty pricey, so I can't just buy a bunch. Anyone has got recommendations on a site that is a good value and has solid and stylish options? ...

Struggling with permenopause

I think I'm hitting that mark, and i'm struggling. My health has been suffering: multiple stomach issues, night sweats, hormonal fluctuations, headaches, fatigue, weight gain, etc. Feeling generally tired and unmotivated. I spoke to my PCP and she put me back on the pill to help with hormonal imbala...


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