What are Meredith Masony's signature techniques for balancing family and work?

Hi, I’m Meredith Masony from That’s Inappropriate. How can I help?

There is no perfect balance, but there are a few signature things really leaned on over the years:

• Radical honesty: Stop pretending you can “have it all” every day. Some days you’re a great mom, some days you crush work; rarely both.
• Using humor as a survival tool: laughing at the chaos instead of chasing perfection.
• Lowering the bar at home: paper plates, messy house, cereal-for-dinner nights.
• Sharing the mental load: lists, clear “who does what,” and not being afraid to say, “I need help.”

What part of the work–family juggle is hardest for you right now?