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Working moms: PA Women Work shares 5 helpful ways to navigate the holiday season

KIDSBURGH

The end of the year can be especially stressful for working moms, says Liz Gryger, director of programs at PA Women Work.

Gryger originally came to PA Women Work as a client, looking for support and encouragement after layoffs at her job left her hunting for new employment. The organization’s blend of practical resources and a caring community gave her the tools to rebuild her career, she says, and in the process it also “gave me so much hope.”

The team at PA Women Work know what it’s like to navigate the holidays as working moms. For many families, there are so many holiday events going on at schools, and kids have many things they want to do (and gifts they’re hoping for). At the same time, many jobs come with extra pressure as the year is ending.

We asked Gryger and the PA Women Work team for their thoughts on how best to navigate this fun but sometimes challenging season.

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