Hi.
I’m Janna. I’m a mom and a physical therapist. I’m married to a supportive husband (who also works full-time), and we share a very energetic and smart boy.
If I had to sum up my life as a working mom in one phrase, it would be “busy but blessed.”
Most days, I’m just doing my best to maintain some kind of balance between being marriage, motherhood, and my career. Sometimes I fall short, but who doesn’t?
We may not be perfect, but we’re doing our best – and that’s enough.
So whether you’re looking for encouragement, validation, a different perspective, or just to know that you’re not alone in the struggle, welcome. This blog is a look into the life of an everyday working mom who’s just trying to keep it all together.
Self-Care & Wellbeing
How I take care of my wellbeing, prioritize self-care, and find balance between work, motherhood, and family life.
- 8 sleep hygiene habits that help me get a better night’s rest
Many working moms – myself included – with young kids suffer from poor quality sleep and sleep deprivation. There are good reasons why. Between the responsibilities of work and motherhood,… Read more: 8 sleep hygiene habits that help me get a better night’s rest - 8 herbal teas that can help us relax and sleep better
A good night’s sleep is such an important part of our health and wellbeing, yet many working moms fall short of the recommended 7-9 hours every night. Actually, it’s not… Read more: 8 herbal teas that can help us relax and sleep better - 6 ways to take care of our physical wellbeing (beyond just diet and exercise)
When you think of physical wellness, do you think of yoga, salads, and fruit smoothies? Many of us do, and while those things are important parts of being physically well,… Read more: 6 ways to take care of our physical wellbeing (beyond just diet and exercise)
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Lifestyle
The life a working mom and the challenges we deal with every day. Here, you’ll find posts about daycare & preschool, maternity leave, tips for managing time and staying on top of things, & holiday planning.
- Home-based versus center-based daycare: which one is right for me?
Finding the right daycare for our children can be difficult, especially for first-time moms who know little to nothing about how to choose the right facility. When I was a… Read more: Home-based versus center-based daycare: which one is right for me? - 8 books to help our children transition to preschool or daycare
Transitioning our babies from home into daycare or preschool can be a very emotional and overwhelming experience for first-time moms. There are a lot of things we might be feeling;… Read more: 8 books to help our children transition to preschool or daycare - 7 things that helped make the transition to daycare easier
I remember the pit I felt in my stomach the first day I dropped my son off at daycare and went back to work. It felt like I had cut… Read more: 7 things that helped make the transition to daycare easier
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Latest Posts
- Home-based versus center-based daycare: which one is right for me?Finding the right daycare for our children can be difficult, especially for first-time moms who know little to nothing about how to choose the right facility. When I was a […]
- 12 easy DIY halloween costumes for toddlers
Every year, I look forward to dressing up my little one for Halloween. I can’t be the only one who gets unreasonably excited about this, right? Toddlers are already adorable […] - 8 books to help our children transition to preschool or daycareTransitioning our babies from home into daycare or preschool can be a very emotional and overwhelming experience for first-time moms. There are a lot of things we might be feeling; […]
- 7 things that helped make the transition to daycare easierI remember the pit I felt in my stomach the first day I dropped my son off at daycare and went back to work. It felt like I had cut […]
- The average cost of childcare in each state, from most to least expensive
Daycare costs have been kicking my butt lately. With everyday costs rising while our salaries stay pretty much the same, it’s really been hard. My paycheck might as well skip […]