Parents at Work

We’re thinking about whether we should have a third child. We already have two children, and we’re financially stable with no financial burden. But we’re wondering—is the transition from two kids to t...

First week back at work 16w postpartum with my 1st and genuinely wondering how working parents do it all. My daughter is thankfully sleeping through the night, but I’m still exhausted. I used to care ...

I have a toddler boy who feels impossible to discipline. He plays rough. Doesn’t listen. Gets in tons of trouble at every program I’ve ever sent him to. He’s been evaluated (for what’s appropriate a...

My 13 year old son had a tonic clonic seizure yesterday. His breakthrough seizure. He got a head injury from it. I dont want to travel anymore. It was so traumatizing and I cannot leave his side😭 I c...

Tips on transitioning toddler to a floor bed. We have baby 2 coming in Nov and toddler is 2.5 rn. Something tells me I want to do it sooner before the baby comes but we are also going through scaries ...

If the cost of childcare, food, and college weren't a factor, what do you think is the ideal number of kids to have? And where would all your extra money go?

Did you open a trump account for your kids ? I’m thinking of just doing very low level investments ($50/month) for my 3 year old….but want to hear other parents thoughts

My little one is only 3 months, so I know it's way too soon for potty training, but I'm curious. I keep seeing TikToks of moms potty training their newborns by holding them over buckets. Love the dedi...

Struggling with my toddlers bedtime. He only settles down for bedtime when dad is doing it, but on the few times I can take over (I have a newborn and am nursing) he won’t listen to me, won’t stay in ...

My house is such a mess, and I cannot keep up. Between our full-time jobs and parenting, cleaning is the last thing I have energy for at the end of the day. How do you manage it?

We want to emphasize a zero-gift policy for my daughter’s birthday, but I know some guests will want to buy things anyway. Should I suggest a tiny alternative, like a $5 limit or a book exchange, to e...

My daughter is 9 and has always liked tighter fitting clothes and short tops/shorts in the summer. I have gone back and forth on how and whether to address this. It’s hard when she says, look at this ...

My partner and I both work full-time and have no family nearby to help out with childcare. Between daycare being closed, sick days, and just normal life, we are clueless about where to turn when our k...

Are you the only working mom in your friend group? I feel like we have nothing in common anymore. They talk about morning playdates, and I'm stressed about work. When I talk about my job, they have no...

What time do you wake up during the week? Also, do you wake up on your own or fight a battle with five snooze buttons? I'm curious about what "normal" looks like for everyone else.

Plan to combine rooms for my daughters (current ages 1 and 3). When’s the right time?

Parents of kids with autism, how do you manage therapy appointments with work? In office four days a week with not a lot of flexibility. We were already taking time off work for occupational therapy b...

Ever since I came back from parental leave, my boss has been passing me up for the big projects. He says he wants to protect my work-life balance. I never asked for this, and my ambition hasn't change...

I need some advice on cutting down my phone time around the kids (2yo and 4yo). I feel so guilty because I catch them staring at me while I’m scrolling. I’m just trying to keep up with work-related st...

Our 14-year-old daughter is an only child, and because of our work schedules, she spends a lot of time alone. She’s responsible and finds things to keep busy, but I've been feeling guilty that she’s i...