The Power Pause

I’m a Mom Who Works From Home Part-Time—How I Transition From Work to Mom Mode

Lizzie Goodman, a part‑time remote mom, describes the jarring shift from focused work to parenting when her preschool‑aged child returns home. She shares a 15‑hour weekly work window and the stress of abrupt transitions. Consulting licensed clinical social worker Sofia Mendoza, Goodman adopts a brief ritual—early alarm, laptop shutdown, priority list, deep breaths, and a quick stretch or snack—to signal a mental switch. The habit has helped her feel more in control and present during preschool pick‑up.