Welcome to You Plus 2–a unique time management and life strategy consulting service for busy moms of two. If you are visiting this site, it’s likely that you have either added a new baby to your family or are pregnant with #2 and are experiencing all the exhilarating and exciting feelings that come along with parenthood. You’re also probably feeling a bit exasperated about the idea of managing two children while trying to maintain some semblance of sanity, structure and routine in your life. It can all feel extremely overwhelming!

Going from One to Two is a BIG CHANGE in so many ways!

While there is a lot of support and information out there to help first time moms get adjusted, no one talks much about how adding an infant into the mix can throw off the delicate balance you’ve worked so hard to create.

Many new moms of two often ask themselves:

How will I find quality time alone with each of my children and my partner? Is “alone time” for myself a thing of the past?

Is it possible to get out of the house alone with both kids?…What about traveling alone with two?

Will my house ever be clean again? How will I manage laundry, household chores, when will I find time for bills and paperwork with two children?

What am I supposed to do with my older child while having to sit and feed a newborn around-the-clock? How will I manage the dinner/bath/bedtime routine when two little ones demand my undivided attention?

I’m going back to work or need to find a time to work from home. How can I best maximize childcare to cover all my bases?

New York City moms specifically face challenges that are unique to raising a family in an urban environment. We face many additional obstacles that make having more than one child that much more daunting.

We have no room for a second baby! Will my children learn to sleep in the same room or will I have to put the baby in the bathtub?

We don’t have a car and rely on public transportation…How will I manage the bus, subway or cabs with two children?

How will I find the time and energy to complete competitive preschool applications when I’m running on empty and can barely complete a coherent sentence?

You Plus 2 Can Help!

You Plus 2 will assist you in creating an achievable routine that will allow you to feel more balanced, in control and satisfied with your new life as a mother of two. When we meet, I will listen to the challenges you are facing in your home, assess your goals and we will work together to bring those goals to fruition.

• We will discuss time management techniques and find ways that you can more effectively and efficiently use your time to accomplish your daily tasks and still find a moment for yourself.
• We will strategize to come up with a concrete schedule that meets the specific needs of your family and will allow you to regain some sense of control, predictability and organization back into your life.
• We will assess your childcare needs and figure out if you need a nanny, a mother’s helper, housekeeper, etc.
• I will teach you time-saving strategies that will help you feel more prepared and ready to face the world each day.
• I will provide general emotional support, advice, and guidance during this difficult time of change and transition.

You Plus 2 will show you that with a little patience, practice, guidance and support, you will be able to establish a new “normal” over time and enjoy your new role as a mother of two!