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Hi everyone, I’m a fourth year psychology student and as part of my masters dissertation I need to recruit mothers with a baby aged between 0-12 months. I will be looking at maternal mental health, specifically anxiety, depression and ADHD symptoms. (Note: you do not have to have a diagnosis of anxiety, depression or ADHD to take part in this study, but whether you do or not, you are more than welcome to take part!)

If you have a spare 15 minutes, it would be greatly appreciated if you could fill out this short survey (link below) about your experiences. All responses will be completely anonymous and cannot be traced back to anyone who takes part.

I would really appreciate if you could share this survey with any other mothers you know with a baby aged between 0-12 months or any other groups you’re in, or you can comment below if there are any other groups you might be in that would allow me to post my survey.

Thank you for your time and if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to message me.

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Hello! I am a graduate student trying to understand how the transition from working in an office to working from home impacts families. I have created a survey, if anyone would be willing to take it, I would really appreciate it! This will help advance knowledge on how the transition can be smoother for families. The survey is completely anonymous. Thank you!

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The Huddle team believes in empowering households with innovative tools to help make the job of running a home a piece of cake so that, well, you can enjoy that cake with those you love most!!  As the founder of Huddle, this is a passion project that was borne out of my own challenges of being a working mom of two young boys. I am really excited to share this with you.

If you like what you see, please sign up as I’d love to stay in touch!  Feel free to drop me a note if you have any thoughts too!

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You know what's the best thing that happens working from home?

Kids walking into my office to give me hugs and I love yous♥️

The last couple of weeks have been crazy trying to balance everything while they were home.

The routine changed and it will change again!

But that's ok

Adapting to changes can be tough but you have to go with it. Without the stress!

Trying to find the balance can be tough but once you figure out what works best for you and your family, stick it.

Yes, sometimes, it's going to get thrown off. But you have to kind of roll with it.

Kid gets sick Car breaks down Stuck in traffic Line at the store too long

All of this and more will throw off the balance but 💩 happens. And trust me I get it, it sucks. It throws everything off.

There are things we cannot control but here's the thing, don't let it get to you, it will only make things worse.

Experience is the greatest teacher, and being a mother provides plenty of possibilities for learning. At a point in my life, I had to choose between my child and my work; it was difficult for me to do so because they are equally important to me. Deciding between a career and a family is a difficult decision because this society doesn't allow room for women to choose both. We have just been informed that they must remain at home to care for their children and family. Why does society expect women to make sacrifices all the time? Working women are viewed as 'selfish' by society just because they choose to work long hours - which has an impact on many lives- instead of spending more time with their kids. This limits women in the professional world because they want to be with their children, and they believe it's important to be present to raise the next generation. Why are women always considered default caregivers or do they take better care of the baby? If so, why are women only responsible for caring for the child? What special skills do we require for changing diapers, feeding, or other things that men can't do, which men deny by saying it's a woman's job, overburdening them, and causing women to abandon their careers? If men say they need a baby, they should be ready to take equal responsibilities, and don’t say fathers "earn for their babies" because that is their only duty. Well, even all mothers want to work and earn money but they are forced otherwise. Men are praised for sacrificing family time for more time in the office, women are criticized for the same, hypocrisy much. This has resulted in a lack of motivation and a lack of advancement in their careers. If more women were leaders, they could have made it easier for women in the workforce. Being a mother is a great thing, but leaving behind who you are just because you are a mom is not fine. Mamta jain, intern u/justlemmebe

Hey guys,

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There was a period when I had a lot of free time to do the things I like the most or were particularly interested in. Things began to change when my parents decided to prepare me for marriage, when I was completely unprepared for it. But by knowing that I would have to make this decision at some point, I did, and started preparing myself for it. And the day came when I found a companion in crime, or as we like to call them, a lifelong friend. Slowly and steadily, I began to get to know him, and you know what, although falling in love was not easy for me, he was always supportive and respectful of my decisions. Then love sweeped us off, and all kinds of beautiful things happened; yes, it's like magic when you're in love. But there is one undeniable fact that when you get married, your life turns upside down; it's like riding a rollercoaster. You'll be living with another family and people you don't know, which is a challenge! Fortunately, I was able to manage the difficulties, the most difficult of which was having to relocate to another nation, coming from a small town and relocating to another country was challenging; each chapter began with a blank page, but I did my best to fill those pages with beautiful handwriting. With that, I was looking for career opportunities but was unable to find one that suited me, so I decided to pursue further education and began again. However, after 3 years of marriage, I was blessed to be pregnant, but I literally cried for about half an hour and was so nervous about everything that was happening. I was thinking about my career, my studies, and my future. But I had no idea that my future would be so bright & happy. I am blessed with a beautiful daughter. I won't say those nine months were easy, but they were worth it for everything I received. I was the happiest at that moment. Certainly, being a mother, especially of a daughter, is a wonderful God-given blessing. (I'm not making a gender distinction here, simply expressing my joy) Yes, having a kid brings with it a slew of new issues that you may not have considered because you are a new mother yourself! It's not easy to take care of a newborn, complete household chores, and office work all at the same time. But you know what? Babies give their mothers the ability to manage all of their work and their needs. My baby is my strength, joy, and the center of my universe. It's not that I don't have difficulties; I do, and it may be aggravating, frustrating, and heartbreaking at times. But I manage to handle my problems and work on them, as I believe every mother does. I'd like to tell all the mothers out there that you're doing a fantastic job! Don't worry about how you'll do it or how you'll manage it, you have an immense power to do it.You are capable of doing anything you want in your life, so go ahead and achieve your long held goals because you're not just someone's wife, mother, daughter or daughter in law; you are a someone, a person of your own who has her own dreams to pursue and a life to conquer.

• Mamta jain, intern u/just_lemmebe1

Hey everyone :)

In this blog post, Here I'm sharing the two sides of a working mum. I would really love to hear your thoughts and discuss further to working parents' crisis in trying to balance work and caregiving responsibilities.

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Thanks,

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Please fill up this form for an academic survey. This data will not be shared externally and is solely for academic purposes. Thank you!

I am a working professional I was finding difficult in work-life balance as I have two years old kid because of which I could not concentrate on my work properly or spend time with my kid and family that is when my friend recommended me a website called ACHIEVERS NETWORK (ACHNET) which provides coaches. I consulted the life coach for the problems. They understood my problem and gave an effective solution and tips to fallow I am really happy with the service. They also help people in Personal Branding / Career Enhancement / Coaching and much more. . So interested people please do visit the platform at least once. I am sure it would be useful in some way.

To begin with, I work a normal corporate full time job that is salaried in America. There is no official sick time, but as most salaried workers know....there is a limit to how much sick time you can take. I have never even gotten close to this limit until this year, which is the first winter my first (and only) kid is in daycare. From what I've seen and heard the amount is 3-5 days a year that is "acceptable" to take for sick time. I asked my boss what I should do and she couldn't really give me a good answer either.

You will also have to pretend that I am a single parent for just this scenario, because my husband works long 12 hour shifts on 3rd shift up to a month at a time (including weekends).

So I am sure most of us know the cycle. The daycare reports an illness, you brace for impact, kid gets sick, then you get sick. I have avoided some of the illnesses, like pink eye and croup, but Influenza A and B hit us and so did RSV (what I currently have). I have taken off a total of 4 sick days already this year (once I was sent home kind of) and with the Coronavirus 3 hours away in Chicago...it isn't like I have an unlimited amount of sick days, so I take a day off when I am really bad, rest a day and hope it is enough then stuff the meds that treat the symptoms in and pray I don't spread it and make it to the weekend. (As a side note I don't think the Coronavirus is going to kill us all, but...if it comes here chances are good that someone in this house is going to catch it, which means MORE sick time).

My coworkers have been making comments about the barking cough that comes with RSV. It sounds awful, it really does, and it was the one I was sent home for on Wednesday. My other coworker got upset at me (rightfully so), but I have been doing everything I can to not spread this thing other than not being at work which isn't an option because of all the sick time I've already taken. She says she can't afford to get sick...but really neither can I.

I also live in a city where children far exceed the amount childcare and I have no family that is willing to help (works fulltime, is not capable themselves or are not really people I want my kid around ex-they do drugs). So backup care during the sick season is pretty much nonexistent (the ones who are good and available are already taken).

What do other parents with limited sick time do when they and their kids get sick?

If you participate you will be asked to complete an online survey which will ask questions about separations from parents from birth to high school and surveys to assess your view of your relationships with your parents, friends and partners. Click here for the survey link https://trentu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_doOCNhv1dKIAiwJ

Here is the link - I hope you enjoy it!

If you participate you will be asked to complete an online survey which will ask questions about separations from parents from birth to high school and surveys to assess your view of your relationships with your parents, friends and partners. Click here for the survey link https://trentu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_doOCNhv1dKIAiwJ

What are some ways that you could make a three year old listen to you? My daughter likes her independence and she decides what she likes to dress or eat. I tried to tell her that as a mother I make rules and she follows and she immediately said no she makes it and I follow. I had my mother and my mother-in-law take care of her while I worked and their way of pampering her made her so strong headed. Me and my husband take turns to take care of her in the morning and evening because of our jobs. She listens to him as he’s more strict with her but I was lenient with her till now. Now when i am trying to change my parenting style , i am not being able to make her listen to me.

Do you employ a nanny or au pair to take care of your child(ren)?

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, are studying what parents who employ nannies and other domestic employees think about certain issues that come up when you have someone working in your home.

Half-hour confidential interview. $25 honorarium. Get in touch for more info, if you want to participate!

To maintain confidentiality, please don't respond on this thread.

Call/text Julia Bernd at 650-862-0509 // Email juliabernd@berkeley.edu // PM juliabernd

EDIT: Fixed typo in my username.

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