How working parents can win back some time

Did you remember to pick up milk? Or reschedule that dentist appointment? Oh, and pick up cupcakes for the meeting? The never-ending tending to the never-ending to-do list is known as the mental load. Sociologist Leah Ruppanner explains how to tame the mental load in her new book ...  Show more

From brain fog to identity crises to complicated feelings of guilt (or relief), returning to work as a new parent can be daunting. Luckily, you don't need to navigate this transition alone. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle talks to working parents and experts about how to balance a ...  Show more

Find answers to a few frequently asked questions that I get from parents about life coaching for children and the work that I do. 

This episode is for all of the hustling work-from-home mamas out there who are frustrated, tired, and sick of always feeling like their phone or laptop is between them and their kiddos.   It can be so defeating to get to the end of your day and feel like you got absolutely nothin ...  Show more

On today’s episode, we tackle a true hot button topic: Is it better for your kids if you are a working parent or a stay-at-home parent? (Spoiler alert: Both are jobs, both are hard, both are rewarding, aaaannd you’re doing an amazing job!) Join us as we dive into the research and ...  Show more

Having a job and having a child isn’t just a balancing act of two different roles. It’s a whole new identity to figure out — you are a working parent. But if you spend your efforts being devoted to work, and then devoted to kids, where does that leave… you know… you? How do you t ...  Show more