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!
November
- 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
- 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
- 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?