July 2, 2007: What Working Moms Need to Know

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Story Published: Jul 2, 2007 at 9:00 AM PDT

Story Updated: Jul 2, 2007 at 11:00 AM PDT

What Working Mom's Need to Know

By Melissa Moog, Founder of Itsabelly LLC,  Baby Concierge & Planning Services for New and Expectant Parents.

Getting the children up for school, feeding them breakfast, making their lunch and managing to grab your cup of coffee with a banana as you walk out the door to commute to your full-time job, sound familiar?  Working 40-50 hours a week and taking care of your family is a daunting task but thousands of women do it everyday.  Women have a special talent in knowing how to juggle both work and family.  What is the secret to making it work?  In networking with many working moms we found out common pieces of advice that help working moms get through their weekly ritual.

Tips for the Working Mom:
  • Enlist help and build a support system - Ask your partner, mom or friends for help, talk to other working moms and share tips.
  • Use technology to your advantage so you can maximize your time at home - Schedule meetings from home via phone, use email or webcasts.
  • Choose the best child care - make sure it's close to office or home, make sure they are dependable and your kids like them.
  • Talk to your boss about a flexible work schedule - Ask for what you need.  Be clear about your schedule.
  • Stay organized, keep lists and set your priorities
  • Remember to have FUN - Life is too short, make time for fun whether it be a date night or family time.  The fun memories you create are what you'll remember forever!
  • Nursing - If you're just returning to work after baby is born choose a high quality breast pump to help you pump quickly and efficiently while at work.
  • Pamper yourself - A re-energized mom is a better mom and wife!
  • Think of shortcuts to save you time - prep your kids lunches the night before with their help, make batches of food and freeze meals for dinner later, if your kids are older have them participate in household chores, think of quick breakfast solutions.
  • Be realistic about what you can accomplish and make sure to add time for the unexpected

For more information about It's-a-belly click here.

or contact Melissa: (503) 799-5719

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