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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 get a parking ticket while your car was with a valet?

I just got email notice of a parking ticket while I was at my downtown hair salon last week. The car was with the valet at the time, and there was no ticket on my car when I got it back. Wwyd? Is the valet liable for this at all? Grrrr ...

Advice re quick and easiest way to get bunk beds out of my home?

Good morning all - My son has outgrown his bunkbeds and we just ordered him a new bed, which will be delivered at end of year.  I need the easiest way possible to get get his current beds dismantled, (the are heavy beds from Rooms4Kids), and out of our home.   Any thoughts welcome! ...

CPA Recommendations?

Any recommendations for a CPA? My taxes are straightforward W-2 and investment income, but my husband owns his own business. His business's CPA stinks and is always late with his business returns, so our personal returns never get filed on time. So would love to find a CPA who could service his busi...

Job Search Vent & Advice Thread

I'm on the job hunt and need to vent.  Anyone care to join?  I've looked for jobs plenty of times before but this time it's taking longer and is just so frustrating.  If anyone else out there is also looking and can relate, feel free to share your experiences so I know it is not just me.  This could...

Potential Divorce and Reentry to work

Hi Mamas (and Dads),   My marriage of almost 10 years is very likely coming to an end, my husband has signed a contract with divorce mediators.  We have  had 10 years of many ups and downs and at this point it is very toxic and not the best model for our 3 young daughters.  I believe there...


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