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Smart Parenting:

Where Joy Meets Strategy

Awaken your inner child, but don’t forget – you’re still the mom!

Explore tools and tips for balancing productivity, self-care and smart parenting.

Old-school moms used to attach a nappy pin to their bra so they could remember which breast was due to use next. For modern moms there is an app for that.

NappyPin App

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Latest Posts

5 Easy Powerful Morning Practices for Busy Working Moms

5 Easy Powerful Morning Practices for Busy Working Moms

Discover 5 morning practices with simple mindfulness exercises: Morning Pages, gratitude, brain dump, visualization, and setting intentions...
10 Steps to Help Build Intrinsic Motivation in Your Pre-Teen

10 Steps to Help Build Intrinsic Motivation in Your Pre-Teen

As a mom, you’ve probably had those moments when you feel like you’re finally starting to figure out your child — and then, boom! A whole new stage of development shows up, and you’re back to...
Cool Facts About Capybaras

15 Cool Facts About Capybaras (with Video and Quiz!) For Your Kids

Looking for a fun way to connect with your kids? Share these cool facts about capybaras — with videos and a capybara quiz! Be a cool mom!...
Moana Quiz: 15 Simple Questions for Fun Together

Moana Quiz: 15 Simple Questions for Fun Together

A fun Moana quiz with 15 easy questions to chat and laugh with your daughter + 6 Fun Ways to Use This Quiz with Your Child...
5 Must-Have Zoom Features for Work-from-Home Moms

5 Must-Have Zoom Features for Work-from-Home Moms

Ever had to feed your baby during a Zoom meeting? Or maybe your neighbors decided to start mowing the lawn just as you were about to present a big project? How about those mornings when you wish you...
Mastering Remote Work as a Work-From-Home Mom (part 4)

Mastering Remote Work as a Work-From-Home Mom (part 4)

In this post, we’re wrapping up our journey through the “Remote Work Productivity Triangle.” This model helped me figure out how to return to remote work while caring for a newborn, and I hope it’s...
How to Assess Yourself for Successful Work-from-Home (part 3)

How to Assess Yourself for Successful Work-from-Home (part 3)

Remote work sounds appealing—flexible hours, the comfort of your own space, and more time with family. But in reality, it’s not for everyone. To avoid burnout and chaos, you need to take an honest...
How to Balance Remote Work and Family (part 2)

How to Balance Remote Work and Family (part 2)

Hi there, amazing work-from-home moms! 🌟 Today, we’re diving deeper into the “Remote Work Productivity Triangle” model, which is all about helping you balance remote work and family life. This...
Remote Work for Moms: Lifesaver or “Mission Impossible”? (part 1)

Remote Work for Moms: Lifesaver or “Mission Impossible”? (part 1)

Remote work can feel like a dream come true—or a never-ending challenge. For some moms, it’s the ultimate lifesaver: staying close to the kids, having a flexible schedule, and still earning an income...