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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you’re a mom and you are very successful and driven at work, can you talk about how you balance your career and your kids?[/quote]

I'm not sure I understand the meaning of "fancy jobs", being "successful," and being "driven" and what those things have to do with balancing your career and your kids. I could see someone who has a menial job they hate but works a lot of hours to make ends meet and also has to figure out a work/life balance.

If you mean fancy jobs that come with a lot of money then throw money at the problem to the extent you can. Cleaners, gardeners, meal prep, etc. I try to hire out whatever I can so that my time is spent with my family.

If by being successful and driven you mean someone who loves their job and wants to put effort into it, then I would suggest being 100% present in every situation to the extent you can. When you're at work, silence your phone (I have exceptions for my husband, kids, and their school), and be as productive as possible while you're there. When you're at home, put down your phone and engage with your family. Schedule time for things so they don't slip through the cracks. Find clever ways to spend time together (games, sports, outings, travel). [/quote]

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