Then, I'd put them down for their afternoon nap, during which I'd work on projects for my consulting clients.
I saw my overachieving as a way to set them up for future success in a hyper-competitive world.
I learned it's OK to ask other parents for helpMy girl-mom network has shared hand-me-down winter coats, barely-worn Easter dresses, and pediatric specialist recommendations.
But I've learned relying on my network to hook me up doesn't make me lazy, unserious, or checked out as a parent.
AdvertisementThe author learned it's OK to ask for recommendations from friends and other parents while parenting her daughter.
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