Just Chatting: Thoughts on Going Back to Work, Childcare ($$$), & How I'm Managing as a Mom of 2

Update: 2024-03-13

Description

In this episode, Lina gives a 3 month postpartum update. Just Chatting episodes are meant to emulate a your mom bestie leaving you a long voice note. In this episode Lina talks about:

How her maternity leave is ending and her thoughts on going back to work
Transparency on the costs of childcare and what she can realistically afford
Public versus private school
How she's managing as a mom of two, specifically around the nights when she has to solo parent
Baby-wearing and brands she loves

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Just Chatting: Thoughts on Going Back to Work, Childcare ($$$), & How I'm Managing as a Mom of 2

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Just Chatting: Thoughts on Going Back to Work, Childcare ($$$), & How I'm Managing as a Mom of 2

Lina Forrestal

Just Chatting: Thoughts on Going Back to Work, Childcare ($$$), & How I'm Managing as a Mom of 2