I’m Janna. I’m a mom, wife, and physical therapist. My husband and I spend our evenings and weekends chasing our highly energetic toddler boy around and keeping him alive. Most days, I’m just doing my best to maintain some kind of balance amidst the chaos. Some days I fall short, but who doesn’t? Honestly, we’re all just trying to keep it together.
I started this blog to share the experiences and thoughts of an everyday working mom. Like motherhood, it’s a constant work in progress. Whether you’re looking for encouragement, information, validation, a new perspective, or just to know that you’re not alone in the struggle, welcome.
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- 7 Work Boundaries To Set For Better Work-Life Balance
Working moms are always seeking to improve our work-life balance. Yes, our careers are important to us, but so are our families, and we want to be able to succeed at both. We… Read more: 7 Work Boundaries To Set For Better Work-Life Balance - 8 Tips For Managing The Holiday Blues
The holidays can be a truly joyous time. The activities, the events, the lights, the food, the gatherings… everybody seems to be a little bit more cheerful at this time of year. But… Read more: 8 Tips For Managing The Holiday Blues - 13 Everyday Self-Care Items To Upgrade Your Daily Routine
Self-care – it’s the one thing working moms really could use more of but never seem to have any time for. Juggling work, family responsibilities, and our own personal lives is hard enough.… Read more: 13 Everyday Self-Care Items To Upgrade Your Daily Routine - 8 Ways To Practice Gratitude And Feel Less Stressed
Being a working mom means trying to balance it all – our jobs, our family responsibilities, and our personal lives. As a result, we often experience high levels of emotional stress and even… Read more: 8 Ways To Practice Gratitude And Feel Less Stressed - A Holistic Approach To Wellbeing: The 6 Dimensions Of Wellness
When you think of the word ‘wellness’ or ‘wellbeing,’ what comes to mind? Maybe you think about diet and exercise. Or maybe you imagine going to the spa or meeting up with friends… Read more: A Holistic Approach To Wellbeing: The 6 Dimensions Of Wellness - Struggling To Find Good Child Care? Here’s Why.
Have you been spending weeks researching, contacting, and reviewing child care facilities, only to get placed on years-long waitlists with no end in sight? Maybe you got lucky and found a spot somewhere,… Read more: Struggling To Find Good Child Care? Here’s Why. - Enrichment Programs And Electives: Do They Matter When Searching For Child Care?
When searching for a daycare or preschool, you may have noticed that some facilities offer enrichment activities or electives in addition to their standard curriculum. Enrichment activities are often used as a selling… Read more: Enrichment Programs And Electives: Do They Matter When Searching For Child Care? - Why It’s Important To Check Teacher Qualifications When Searching For Preschool
One of the most important things parents need to consider when searching for preschool programs is teacher qualifications. Why do these matter? Because the quality of care our kids receive is directly related… Read more: Why It’s Important To Check Teacher Qualifications When Searching For Preschool - 7 Perfectly Valid Reasons To Switch Childcare Providers
Hey mama. If you’re thinking about switching daycare providers but you’re wondering if you’re “overthinking” things, this one’s for you. Parents switch daycares for many reasons. Some of them are big no-brainers –… Read more: 7 Perfectly Valid Reasons To Switch Childcare Providers