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!

The Very Latest Threadjacks of Interest / Working Mom Questions

If you’re a working parent of an infant with low sleep needs, how do you function at work when you’re in the throes of baby’s sleep regression?
Should I cut my childcare down to 12 hours a month if I work from home?
Will my baby have speech delays if we raise her bilingual?
Has anyone given birth in a teaching hospital?
My child eats everything, and my friends’ kids do not – how should I handle? In general, what is the best way to handle when your child has some skill/ability and your friend’s child doesn’t have that skill/ability?
ADHD moms, give me your tips to help with things like behavior in the classroom, attention to detail, etc?
I think I suffer from mom rage…
My husband and kids are gone this weekend – how should I enjoy my free time?
I’m struggling to be compassionate with a SAHM friend who complains she doesn’t have enough hours of childcare.
If you exclusively formula fed, what tips do you have for in the hospital and coming home?
Could I take my 4-yo and 8-yo on a 7-8 day trip to Paris, Lyon, and Madrid?

January 2023

What are some family vacation ideas from NYC?
I WFH and feel like a pseudo SAHM — how can I offload some of the parental things?
Does anyone have any tricks for how to deal with morning sickness? (I’m already on the meds.)
My baby just tested positive for Covid – right before I was going to fly across the country to give two big talks.
Camp signups just opened – I HATE having to have my whole summer planned in January.
Here are 6 food-related life-with-children hacks…
I’m putting together my baby registry – what are your baby or toddler must-haves?
How often do you travel with your spouse without kids?
If you’re a working parent of an infant with low sleep needs, how do you function at work when you’re in the throes of baby’s sleep regression?
Should I cut my childcare down to 12 hours a month if I work from home?
Will my baby have speech delays if we raise her bilingual?

November/December 2022

How do you handle not overscheduling your kids?
When should my husband cut off work travel before our baby is due?
How do you deal with travel sticker shock in your spouse?
At what age do individual iPads become a thing for kids?
My doctor wants me to do IVF and it’s stressing me out…
I’m 34 and thinking of TTC – what have your doctors told you about the risks associated with age?
How do you manage childcare for 2+ kids without going insane?
I need to be better about my mom rage…
How often do you get to use the lactation room at work?
What’s your parenting policy on junky snacks?
How do you decide how many kids to have (especially if it feels like you’re one-and-done?)

October 2022

Do you think same gender siblings are a lot closer?
I’m 34 and thinking of TTC – what have your doctors told you about the risks associated with age?
Is anyone else majorly struggling with the idea of Zoom work life forever?
What is your exercise routine?
Bedtime is turning into a massive argument every night…
I’m back at work and wearing an underwire bra – is there a way to stop the wire from digging into my ribs when I sit at my desk?
My 3-year-old daughter doesn’t get along with her lead teacher (and seems to fear the teacher)…
How do you manage childcare for 2+ kids without going insane?
I need to be better about my mom rage…
How often do you get to use the lactation room at work?
What’s your parenting policy on junky snacks?
How do you decide how many kids to have (especially if it feels like you’re one-and-done?)

September 2022

I’m a first-time mom to a 2-month old and I’m miserable – when does it get better?
We currently live in the city, but it isn’t ideal – and we have a chance to move to a suburb near family with a beautiful yard. WWYD?
Pants suggestions for my longish skinny kid?
What are the best ways to get my kids’ sleep back to normal after travel?
My 4 year old having a very hard time with drop off at school and and teachers are getting really frustrated with us.
How do you do dinnertime when your partner travels a lot?
My baby will only nap in a swing at daycare…
Is there a way to do gradual potty training since my husband and I are both crazed at work?
What are your thoughts on daycare vs nanny?
Do you think same gender siblings are a lot closer?
I’m 34 and thinking of TTC – what have your doctors told you about the risks associated with age?
Is anyone else majorly struggling with the idea of Zoom work life forever?

August 2022

If you love where you live, WHERE do you live and WHY do you love it?
What’s your ideal return-to-work schedule after maternity leave?
How do you get your kids to sleep on vacation?
I’m so anxious about my son starting school…
What are your “first day of school” rituals?

June 2022

If you’ve got a cold but are testing negative, do you wear a mask around your infant?
How’s everyone managing with the formula shortage?
How many hours do you work and how many kids do you have?
How much do you spend per kid per season for clothes for toddlers/preschoolers?
Thoughts on using “maternity leave” vs “parental leave”?
If you just read Hunt Gather Parent, you should read Bringing Up Bebe…
What should I do in Chicago with my 11yo son who loves space and trains?
How can I help my overweight 9yo lose weight?

May 2022

If you’ve got a cold but are testing negative, do you wear a mask around your infant?
How’s everyone managing with the formula shortage?
How many hours do you work and how many kids do you have?
How much do you spend per kid per season for clothes for toddlers/preschoolers?
Thoughts on using “maternity leave” vs “parental leave”?What’s a parenting thing you swore you’d never do that you had to go back on?
Where have you found great after-school care?
How should I spend a staycation with my toddler as a solo parent?
Are your kids wearing masks to school?
I need tips to get my daughter to wear something other than dresses.

April 2022

How did you lose (or not lose) weight 1+ year postpartum?
Any tips for learning corporate speak and executive presence?
Does anyone have recommendations for stylish but conservative work dresses if I’m in between sizes?
Did I do something wrong in this conversation with my husband?
If you’re not comfortable with indoor dining, how do you handle it with work situations?
How do you feel about kindergarten and its expectations?
We are having major potty training issues with my 4-year-old.
Anyone have reassuring stories about how much their tiny babies thrived at daycare?
After how long would you send your kiddo back to school when they are still coughing?
How do you communicate your parenting style to a new nanny?
Curious of how kindergarten now looks like, my son is struggling.
Tips or tricks to help potty train my 4yo?
Our baby’s daycare spot opens in a month, need tips or reassuring stories that babies can thrive at daycare….
How long would you send your kiddo back to school when they are still coughing?
Tips on how do communicate your parenting style to a new nanny?

March 2022

What made your maternity leave great?
What’s the best time to start pumping if you’re prone to oversupply?
Twin moms, any advice on managing two babies after shots?
My 2-year-old has taken to hiding and scaring the crap out of me.
My 7-year-old is very anxious at bedtime.

February 2022

Recommendations for books about racism for a kindergartener?
How long can you hide a second pregnancy?
I find it SO hard to buckle down and focus on Monday mornings (WFH).
Any tips for surviving isolation with an 18-month-old and two busy jobs?
We just moved, and I’m having so much trouble focusing on work (WFH).

December 2021

I need recommendations for sleepsacks for tall toddlers.
My 4-month-old is refusing a bottle after taking it fine from birth.
At what point do you let a kid quit an activity?
My 3.5-year-old is whining and having tantrums constantly.
How do you discipline preschoolers’ misbehavior?

November 2021

Does anyone feel like life is such a slog with kids?
Do other moms who had babies in 2020 pre-vaccines feel a little bitter?
Any cute token gift ideas for a spouse who had a big work achievement?
Please share your tips for flying with a 3-month-old.
Does anyone else’s kid have night terrors?

October 2021

My husband is taking a work trip and I’m dreading it.
Could I combo feed with the goal of not having to pump at work?
What do you do between Christmas and New Year’s with young kids?
Our 22-month-old has fused teeth and a tongue tie.
My kid absolutely cannot handle full-day school and aftercare.
Does anyone have tips for dealing with a very stubborn child?

July 2021

My 4-year-old has decided she does not want to go to daycare.
What is the playdate etiquette for this?
Please help me with my strong-willed 5.5-year-old.
Any suggestions for fun or meaningful ways to say goodbye to a house?
What should I do with 10 kid-free days?

June 2021

Anyone have a favorite potty insert?
After having my second kid, my boob sweat is out of control.
Strategies for getting a 5-year-old to blow her nose rather than sniff it back in?
I’m excited and terrified about being pregnant again at 41.
Daily vitamin recommendation for my 3-year-old picky eater?

April 2021

How do you handle weddings and kids’ bedtimes?
Someone in my kid’s preschool class has Covid.
Is anyone thinking about building a house soon?
Has anyone overcome burnout while working full time with little kids?
My husband’s in Biglaw and we have two small kids.
I still put my daughter in diapers overnight even though she probably doesn’t need them.
What cabinet locks should I get for babyproofing?
Does anyone have experience with having an ovary removed?
If you had a third C-section, how did it compare to the others?
How do you know if little kids are happy at daycare?
Tips on how to transition to quiet time/rest time from nap time?
What should I have done about an unmasked kid at the playground?
Can we discuss boundaries around commenting on body image around our kids?
I see other parents doing sporty athletic things with their kids and I’m at a total loss.
Risk tolerance is all over the place, but what are you all doing for family get-togethers?

March 2021

Does anyone have experience homeschooling a kindergarten-age child?
What do you do with an early rising preschooler?
Is there anyone here that works part time/stays home with 3+ kids?
It’s so hard to find maternity clothing that isn’t bodycon and clingy.
Suggestions for a gift for a coworker coming back after maternity leave?
How is everyone managing the shortened daycare hours?
Talk to me about how to evaluate public schools when purchasing a house.
At what age can you expect a child to independently log into a remote classroom?
Any recommendations for a learn-to-read app for a 5-year-old?
Any recs for treating toddler allergies?
Top things you would add to a registry for a baby 9+ months?
How long did you stay in Biglaw after having a baby?
How is candy handled in your family?
How have you handled switching daycares?
I need ideas for activities with a 4-year-old.

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?