On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the challenges of going back to work, what mom guilt tips have been working for them, calendar apps, childcare, calling in sick when you work remotely, is that even a thing? And ‘Carving out time for yourself’; also- is that even a thing?

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Trying to Catch Up With Reality TV aka Raquel Leviss & Bethenny Frankel Try To Take Down Bravo? (6:39)

• Sonia’s Life Update (9:00)

• Trying to Take Videos of Babies Doing Cute Things (12:23)

• Welcome to Episode 13! (13:43)

• Let’s Get Into Some Mom Guilt Tips! (23:28)

• Tip #1 (24:49)

• Tip #2 (34:37)

• Tip #3 (48:12)

• Tip #4 (56:25)

• Tip #5 (01:02:55)

• Tip #6 (01:09:15)

• Tip #7 (01:16:50)

• Tip #8 (01:18:35)

• Tip #9 (01:23:30)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

13 Tips- How to Manage Work as a new Mom:

Like many working moms, you may be surprised by the flood of emotions that hits as the end of your maternity leave approaches.

While you might be excited to get back to spending more time on your job (either at the office or remotely since many working parents have yet to go back during the COVID-19 pandemic), you might also feel sadness and guilt about leaving your brand new baby in someone else's care, as well as stress about being needed at work and at home. After all, juggling the responsibilities of a job and a family is no easy feat.

Parent’s 10 Ways Moms Can Balance Work and Family:

More moms than ever are in the workforce. According to the Center for American Progress, "women now make up half of all workers in the United States, with nearly 4 in 10 homes having a mom that is also a working mother." Being a full-time working mother can lead to feelings of guilt and stress because of divided attention between work and family. The key is to focus on a plan, get organized, and find the right balance between profession and parenthood. Here are 10 ways to help make sure both your career and your family flourish.

Jessica’s Wearable Breast Pump:

Willow Go Wearable Breast Pump, Hands Free Breast Pump, Double Electric Breast Pump, 21mm and 24mm Flange | Discreet and Quiet in Bra Design with App Control.

• Cord-free, hands-free: fully in-bra design, hospital-grade suction, and customizable modes making it easy to pump discreetly and efficiently

• Hospital grade suction: Up to -280mmHG, 2 pumping modes and 15 levels of adjustable suction

• Ultra quiet & discreet: In-shirt design for pumping wherever, whenever with a rechargeable battery lasts up to 3 pumping sessions

• Flexible Capacity: The highest milk capacity of any wearable pump — choose from a 5 oz or 7 oz (sold separately) reusable container

• App connected: making it easy to control your pumps, start, stop and change suction with a tap in the Willow app. Willow app can connect with experts for personalized guidance, and access research-backed content

• Ultimate convenience: Easy to learn, use, and clean. Easy to assemble with just one hand, and simple clean up with dishwasher-safe and no tiny parts to wash

• Willow Go Breast Pump comes with a 1 year non-transferable manufacturer's warranty for the original purchaser when bought from Willow Pump on Amazon. Warranty voided if bought from resellers on Amazon.

• Included in the kit: 2 pumps, 2 21mm flanges, 2 24mm flanges, 2 container backs, 2 container bowls, 2 pump dia

Sonia’s Calendar App:

Cozi Family Organizer is the surprisingly simple way to manage everyday family life. With a shared calendar, reminders, grocery list and more, Cozi is a 3-time Mom’s Choice Award Winner and The TODAY Show “must-have app” for a better life.

Cozi is free, easy to use, and available from any mobile device or computer.

Annabelle’s Spagetti TikTok

Sonia’s Cycle Syncing Blog Post:

How To Sync Your Life To Your Cycle & Optimize Your Female Superpower!

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