• I have two kids and two careers. The lessons I've learned from work carry over to parenting. • Both of my jobs require focus, and I've become a more present parent. • I've also learned to accept and embrace imperfection.

I never planned to spend my adulthood juggling two jobs alongside my parental obligations. It just sort of happened.

I'm a 38-year-old freelance health writer and an architectural consultant. On paper, the two worlds couldn't be more different. One involves writing about nutrition, fitness, and longevity, and the other involves reviewing floor plans, code requirements, and construction details. But together, they've shaped nearly every part of my life, including how I parent.

For years, I thought parenting meant "getting everything right." I read all the books, li

See Full Page