I thought I wanted a baby someday, but after watching this … yikes.

I’m not a parent, but I might be kind of glad I’m not. It looks really freaking hard.

Although I’m not a working parent myself, my parents were, and I’ve always appreciated how much effort that must have taken to raise someone like me while holding down a job.

But now I’m beginning to think it’s harder than I’ve ever imagined. The video below — starring Adrienne C. Moore from “Orange Is the New Black” — was made by Make It Work as a way to illustrate just how difficult it can be. And they’re asking working families a question I would love the answer to: Just how do you do it?


Here are some of my favorite answers from around the web. Be sure to share your secrets to making it work here.



Kids

Mom and former teacher sparks thoughtful debate with 6 words: ‘Don’t let your kid be weird’

Mental Health

Therapist’s one-minute trick can stop your brain from always jumping to the worst-case scenario

Family

Woman built Chicago’s first postnatal luxury retreat for parents. She thought of everything.

Relationships

Psychologists have identified 4 humor styles. Knowing yours may help you find a partner.