In this episode of From 9 to Mom, Catie and Danielle dive into one of motherhood’s most delicate negotiations: leaving your children with… someone else. 😅

They’re unpacking the modern babysitter saga, from “How much are we paying per hour now?!” to the emotional gymnastics of asking your parents for help without feeling like you owe them your firstborn. Is it cheaper to stay home? Sometimes. Is it worth it to eat dinner while it’s still hot? Also yes.

The girls chat about the going rate for sitters, the difference between family help and hired help, and the unspoken panic that sets in the second you pull out of the driveway. They also get into the big question every parent eventually Googles at 11:47 p.m.: What age can kids stay home alone?

It’s a real-life, slightly chaotic, very relatable conversation about trust, independence, and the fine art of pretending you’re relaxed on date night while secretly checking your phone every six minutes.

Because nothing says “romance” like texting, “Are they asleep yet?” 💁‍♀️

This week on From 9 to Mom, Catie and Danielle are getting real about the whole “can we have it all?” conversation… and whether we even want to.

They talk about how our generation looks at age way differently than our parents did, the weird (and sometimes unspoken) tension between stay-at-home moms and working moms, and how COVID basically flipped family life upside down. Careers, kids, ambition, guilt… it’s a lot.

They also get honest about comparison and that little twinge of envy that can pop up no matter which lane you’re in. Because let’s be real, whether you’re at home, at the office, or somewhere in between, we all have moments where we wonder if the other side looks easier.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, redefined what “success” means in this season, or just needed a reminder that we’re all figuring it out as we go… this episode will feel like a group chat you didn’t know you needed.

Snow days sound magical… until you’re juggling Slack messages, snacks, Zoom calls, and surprise e-learning before your first sip of coffee.

In this episode, Catie and Danielle dive into the real-life chaos winter throws at working moms. From last-minute school closures to the mental gymnastics of working while parenting at home, they share candid stories, frustrations, and laughs from the trenches. The conversation explores the emotional toll of trying to do it all, why snow days hit differently when you’re a working parent, and how finding small moments of joy and self-care can make the chaos feel a little more manageable.

If you’ve ever stared at a snowstorm wondering how you’re supposed to get anything done today, this one’s for you. ❄️💻👩‍👧‍👦