Working Moms Discussion Board

Being a working mom is basically like being in a circus… except you’re the juggler, the tightrope walker, the lion tamer, and the person cleaning up after the elephants.

So tell me — how do you keep the chaos from swallowing you whole? Do you run on coffee, adrenaline, and sheer willpower? Have a secret stash of chocolate hidden from your kids? Or just embrace the mess and hope no one important drops by?

And let’s be honest — some nights dinner is cereal, popcorn, or whatever your kids can reach in the pantry without causing major injury.

What’s your “survival kit” for staying sane while working, momming, and trying to remember what sleep feels like?

Italy, September 2025

Dear Working Mom,

I see you. I see how your days start before the sun comes up, with packing lunches, answering emails, and rushing everyone out the door. I see the way your evenings blur into homework help, dinner prep, and late-night catch-up on work you didn’t get to earlier. You carry a lot—and some days it feels like there just isn’t enough of you to go around.

But I want you to know this: you are doing an incredible job.

Working while raising a family is no small feat. It takes strength, patience, and sacrifice. And while it’s easy to get lost in the hustle, I want to remind you of a few truths:

Your worth isn’t measured by productivity. You are valuable whether you crush your to-do list or barely scrape by. Your kids won’t remember how perfect the house looked—they’ll remember your hugs, your laughter,…

A supportive space for working moms to share experiences, ask questions, and find balance between career and motherhood. Real talk, real support—no judgment.

As working moms, we hear about “work-life balance” everywhere. What does work-life balance mean to you? Is it flexible hours, a supportive partner, saying no more often—or simply letting go of perfection?