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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 ...
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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...

Empty nest/Midlife crisis/Next chapter ideas welcomed

About to push my last one out of the nest and at a crossroads. I feel like there's a few smart and successful 50+ women on this page.   I am 55 and I currently work a corporate job that I LOATHE but am the sole breadwinner and not enough saved to retire early. That said, I need to pivot an...

School Galas?

Can people please enlighten me into why every school seems to have a fundraising gala? It seems to be the case for both private and public schools. Frankly i don't understand why private schools have galas when they already charge high tuition and administrative fees (>30k or more annually).  ...

Free Croissants and Coffee Tomorrow from NPN

January 30th is National Croissant Day, and that's as good an excuse as any for an NPN member perk!   NPN's Board of Directors Chair and IFC founder Julianne Neely and I will be handing out free croissants & cups of coffee to NPN members who stop by Individual and Family Connection the...

Attn: Billing/Accts Mgr - need a new job with flexibility? Here's one!

Hi NPN friends. A small law firm in the loop is hiring a Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist/Office Manager. It's a full-time job ($75-$80K) and after a few months post-onboarding, TONS of flexibility with WFH time. Check out the details HERE. Please email me with any interest or questions:...


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