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Working Mom Questions (Threadjacks of Interest!)

Both Corporette and CorporetteMoms have great communities, full of discussion, questions, and thoughtful conversations. We already round up these “threadjacks of interest” on Corporette; now we’re rounding up our working mom questions here on CorporetteMoms!

February 2021

  • Moms of spirited children, I need tips.
  • I have a bad habit of following “perfect moms” on Instagram.
  • Any suggestions for just getting through the tantrum stage?
  • Can anyone give me hope regarding my morning sickness?
  • Potty training advice needed!
  • I’m exhausted with remote schooling, and one kid is failing most of her subjects.
  • I’m in dire need of motivation tips.
  • How do you “call in sick” when working remotely?
  • I have a 3-year-old and 1-year-old and feel like I am completely drowning these days.
  • Any advice for activities for a kid in a full-leg cast?

January 2021

  • We are struggling to get my 2-month-old daughter down to sleep for the night.
  • My 7-year-old is going a super clingy phase.
  • My 16-month-old had his first real tantrum.
  • Does anyone have recommendations for a stair bunk bed?
  • How much TV are your kids watching on the weekends?
  • What should I know about pregnancy after a COVID vaccine?
  • Can anyone recommend resources on raising bilingual children?
  • What can I do with a 3-year-old extroverted only child right now?
  • What are y’all doing for stress reduction these days?
  • When should I tell clients about my pregnancy?

December 2020

  • Talk to me about photos and movies of your kids.
  • I need suggestions for non-scary movies.
  • Is anyone else’s daycare not quarantining rooms when someone tests positive?
  • Would you sign your kid up for a vaccine trial?
  • Talk to me about 529s/college savings.
  • My 2-year-old started adding a syllable to certain words.
  • How should we set up our house when baby comes if we’re still WFH?
  • How do I find someone to give me advice on an inheritance?
  • How do you get a newborn to sleep if he only wants to sleep while being held?
  • My toddlers have very little overlap in what we can do together.

November 2020

  • I need ideas to keep two small kids occupied indoors.
  • Anyone gone on a fairly long drive with a 6- to 7-month-old?
  • What books have broadened your kids’ world view?
  • If you’re expecting or recently had a baby, what did you request of visitors re COVID precautions?
  • We both badly need a parenting break.

October 2020

  • Favorite first movies for 3- and 4-year-olds?
  • I don’t want to be the family’s entertainment director.
  • When does normal postpartum sadness become something more?
  • I am terminating a pregnancy because of serious birth defects.
  • Daycare gave us a sheet to sell candles as a “fundraiser.”
  • I have gained 10 pounds in the last six months owing to LIFE.
  • Toddler training toilet recommendation?
  • What are your toddlers enjoying for breakfast?
  • My 9-year-old wakes up one to three times per night.
  • I need recommendations for a good audiobook series for 4- to 6-year-olds.

September 2020

  • My 2-year-old gets upset when she has to deviate from her many routines.
  • At what age did you allow alone playtime in a kid’s bedroom?
  • I’m concerned about high-impact exercise postpartum.
  • Kiddo chooses how much to eat, but how does that work with sweets?
  • Any two-under-2 moms here?
  • My 4-year-old gets very frustrated when he can’t do something perfectly.
  • I’ve come to realize that I’m not a “fun” parent.
  • Any thoughts about taking a step back at work?
  • Talk me through the logistics of a nanny share.
  • I feel overwhelmed with my kids’ remote learning.

August 2020

  • Looking for advice on being pregnant after a miscarriage.
  • I’m having a hard time with COVID daycare restrictions.
  • My 27-month-old has suddenly become very challenging.
  • Anyone else underwhelmed by online school?
  • My 3.5-year-old HATES her swim lessons.
  • What do I need to make a beach trip with a toddler fun?
  • I need help with my daycare search.
  • Anyone have good transitional finger foods for a 9-month-old?
  • We are doing a long road trip with two toddlers.
  • How can we ease the transition for a 3-year-old getting a new sibling?

July 2020

  • Would you wait until January to TTC?
  • I’m increasingly convinced my kid’s preschool won’t open this fall.
  • What is the best place to buy school uniform basics?
  • At what age is it appropriate to expect a child to say please?
  • Help me think through our school options for the fall.
  • Tell me about the daycare settle-in period in the U.S.
  • Tell me what you would get for your yard or what your kids have loved!
  • What are your workplace’s rules about outside exposure to coronavirus?
  • How do we survive until a vaccine? DH suggested quitting his job.
  • Should we be sending kids back to school?

June 2020

  • What are you doing for childcare this fall?
  • I need quiet-time tips for my 3-year-old.
  • I’m struggling with returning to work after maternity leave.
  • How do I teach my 3-year-old to hold a pencil?
  • My son is 8 months and won’t eat solids.

May 2020

  • Any advice on cat and baby interaction?
  • Anyone else burned out from being their kids’ only playmate?
  • Tell me about moving from a city to a suburb.
  • We’re deciding what to do when daycare reopens.
  • Has pandemic made anyone want to have MORE kids?
  • I told my kid I won’t respond unless he treats me with kindness.
  • Anyone else starting to make more mistakes at work?
  • What are your childcare plans for the fall?
  • Did anyone breastfeed and not buy a pump before giving birth?
  • What are you doing for kids to make life feel more special?

April 2020

  • I’m on parenting duty much more often than my husband is.
  • I have no coping skills for staying at home with my toddler.
  • What do you do if there are zero healthy grown-ups in your house?
  • Any thoughts on telling work about pregnancy timing right now?
  • Should I use FMLA during the pandemic?
  • My toddler does not use pronouns correctly.
  • Any iPad apps for a 2.5-year-old?
  • How can employers make your life more manageable during this crisis?
  • Any suggestions for making the weekend feel special now?
  • How do I get my kid kindergarten-ready at home?
  • What are some under-$10 kits that a 6-year-old can do without help?
  • Best recommendations for intro to toddler discipline?
  • Anyone have recommendations on phone use/regulations for teenagers?
  • I’m trying to figure out diapers, and it’s so confusing.
  • What’s everyone cooking right now?
  • My company just announced 30–50% pay cuts.
  • We are two adults working from home in a 2-bedroom apartment with twins and no childcare.
  • What communication have you gotten from your kids’ schools?
  • Anyone have a recommendation for shows to teach kids foreign languages?
  • Are any of you still sending your kids to daycare?
  • I am a psychologist and got approval to work from home.

March 2020

  • How are you taking time for your mental health these days?
  • How are lawyers in small/mid-size firms dealing with getting work now?
  • My WFH agreement specifies I am not allowed to watch my child.
  • My nanny wants to be paid but not care for my kids.
  • Will we really have to self-isolate for 18 months?
  • I’m worried about us giving my mom coronavirus.
  • I need ideas to keep kids busy at home.
  • Can you fill me in on daycare costs?
  • Is it safe for my parents to visit if we have a toddler?
  • How can we manage working from home with daycare/school closures?

February 2020

  • Will I survive my husband’s business trip with coffee, babysitters, and prayer?
  • Do I make goodie bags for each kid in the class?
  • I am struggling with whether to try for a second child.
  • Are these pregnancy body image issues normal?
  • My sensitivity to reading certain news has skyrocketed.
  • Anyone have success stories for pregnancy with a initial low progesterone level?
  • Can you take two toddlers to an open house?
  • What are pros and cons to hormonal/non-hormonal IUDs?
  • My son is potty trained for daytime, but not night trained.
  • I have mixed feelings about having a boy.
  • When will I feel up to overnight visitors after having a baby?
  • Talk to me about newborn photos.
  • How did you decide about having a second kid?
  • Do you ever go back to feeling like your pre-kid self?

January 2020

  • When do we drop the paci?
  • I’m looking for backup care solutions.
  • Does your preschooler have social anxiety?
  • How should I store frozen breastmilk for a five-hour drive?
  • How did you handle weekends after you were done pumping?

December 2019

  • I’m looking for encouragement, tips, or anything about having twins.
  • Anyone ever weaned a toddler while pregnant?
  • My baby’s diapers keep leaking.
  • How do you handle payroll and withholding for nannies?
  • Is it appropriate to talk to the pediatrician about behavior stuff?
  • When do you let your somewhat-sick kid stay home?
  • How do you deal with different parenting styles?
  • We are traveling to Asia with a 4-year-old.
  • I’m 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced but just got two new assignments at work.
  • Does anybody have experience with putting a high-needs baby in daycare?

November 2019

  • What are your tips for moving with kids?
  • What time does your 3-year-old go to bed?
  • How much do you pump on average?
  • I want a second kid. DH is on the fence.
  • Have you taken depression/anxiety meds while pregnant?

October 2019

  • I feel guilty about spending $40 on a kids’ Halloween costume.
  • Anyone hire nighttime care for a newborn?
  • Convince me to not throw in the towel as a working mom.
  • How would you handle pump breaks for a daylong interview?
  • Potty advice? Do you recommend the kind with steps attached?

September 2019

  • How do you navigate real names vs. nicknames at school?
  • Anyone have experience taking medication for PPD/PPA while nursing?
  • Tell me about your decision NOT to breastfeed.
  • How ethical are you about daycare fever rules?
  • Any tips for getting a baby to nap in a noisy environment?
  • What is your ideal childcare and housekeeping situation?
  • Any ideas to help a 1-year-old get enough sleep?
  • Anyone have thoughts on job changes in the first year as a parent?
  • I’m road-tripping soon with my 19-month-old.
  • I’m on a committee in my community to improve daycare.
  • How long has it taken your toddlers to adjust to a new daycare?
  • If you had the option for PGT/PGD for IVF embryos, did you do it?
  • I need tips for pumping while traveling.
  • Any creative solutions to keep childcare costs low?
  • When did you stop sending bottles to daycare?

August 2019

  • My baby is two months old and I’m dreading going back to work.
  • I have two young kids and feel like I’m drowning every day.
  • I have a toddler and I’m not getting enough sleep.
  • My 4.5-year-old is not showing interest in learning to read.
  • How long did it take for you to get pregnant?
  • Most nights, my husband gets home after the kids are in bed.
  • I’m weaning my 17-month-old and it’s making me so sad!
  • Please help me with language for a “no gifts” party invite.
  • What’s a good tool for sharing info with your spouse for family projects?
  • My 3-week-old has been waking up every hour at night.
  • Tips for flying with a 15-month-old?
  • How can I get prescribed anxiety medication quickly?
  • Having two nannies is causing problems.
  • How can I stop post-dinner dessert grazing?
  • My son is very anxious about going to pre-K.
  • I’m deciding between two nannies. 
  • I need toy-organizing, clutter-busting, and book-storing hacks.
  • My twins seem to hate each other.
  • What are good investment pieces for after maternity leave?
  • How do you teach kids to play solo?
  • Will carseats damage leather seats?
  • I’m considering taking a job a 1.5-hour flight away from home for two months.
  • Is it awkward to be in a bathing suit around your colleagues (plus college interns)?
  • Why do SAHMs often look more relaxed with their kids? 
  • I need tips on transitioning a 19-m.o. to a sippy cup.
  • How can I deal with parents transitioning to retirement?
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  • Potty training advice needed!

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