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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...

VERY Flexible Legal Asst Job Open in Loop!

If you need flexibility with your job - full-time OR part-time - and have experience working in a law firm, this job could be ideal for you!  As parents, flexibility is KEY, right? Reach out to chat with me if you're looking for better work-life balance... carly@alrconnections.com   https:...

Do you have a tattoo?

Do you have a tattoo? What is it? How old were you when you got it, and where is it on your body? Are you happy with it right now? I'm just curious! ...

Stretch Lab experiences?

Is this the thing that will make me feel Not45? One has just opened up close to where one of my kids spends a lot of time.    Can I go while my kids are at practice / in class? (that is - do sessions always start on the hour/half hour?)   What I really need is a thing that I can ...

Husband doesn't respect WFH start time

We both work from home but his team is on the west coast so he doesn't usually get going until 930 but I'm supposed to be logged in doing work or taking calls at 8am. Our two kids are at 2 different pre k and daycares in the AM so it is divide and conquer except he sleeps in until 745 and when i ret...


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