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At Sundays, we want every parent to have the tools to win at work, home, and everywhere in between. Starting this week, we're dedicating our newly relaunched (!) newsletter to sharing effective, simple (and free) work and life management tips. We've seen first-hand how good operational systems can transform parents' lives — client or not, we want that for you. 💛 Sign up and get more time for whatever lights you up ☀️ --> https://lnkd.in/eJ_PBF25 #WorkLifeBalance #Parenting

There's a sneaky "fifth trimester" waiting for new parents when they return to the office. Whether it’s the first baby or your third, returning to work after a parental leave feels high-stakes. You’re navigating a new identity in public. Managing more logistics for more people than ever. Feeling anxious to remind higher-ups of your value after a few months away. People tend to give you grace at first. But a few weeks in, the calendar fills up. The Slack pings pile on. The expectations quietly return. And you're still trying to make sense of your new normal. Most co-workers want to do the right thing by their colleagues — parents or not. So, how do we make sure this enormous transition isn't brushed aside after a week or two? By talking about it. In professional spaces. Because if we can talk about it anywhere, we can start improving it everywhere. 👉 What were your first three months back like after parental leave? What helped? What didn’t? What do you wish others understood? At Sundays, we support families through all of it — because transitions don’t end when your leave does. #MaternityLeave #ParentalLeave

What could *you* get done with a Sundays EA in your corner? Seriously. Imagine it for a second. Whatever came to your mind — whether it's the mundane stuff or the big dream projects — we have just the right person to make it happen. Because here’s the truth: every single person on the Sundays team genuinely *loves* getting things done. And not just done, but done right. Done beautifully. Done before you even thought to ask. It’s kind of our superpower. 🦸♀️ Here's just a tiny peek at what our clients have handed off to us this month: – Coordinating an entire office move, from moodboards to moving boxes – Rebuilding a busy founder + mom of 4’s digital world from the ground up – Facilitating a seamless on-site annual meeting (in another time zone, no less!) So...your to-do list? We’re ready when you are. ☀️

"As a reminder, I’m unreachable until 9:15am PT (school drop-off duty!). If anything urgent pops up before then, you can reach out to X or Y, our East Coast teammates." "I’d love to collaborate here, but our babysitter’s out sick and I’m solo for the afternoon. Looks like we’re all free at 10AM tomorrow — reconvene then?" "Yes, that is Bluey you’re hearing in the background. Next slide, please." We recently shared how (seemingly) tiny acts of honesty can shift workplace culture — especially for caregivers. Because when one person names what’s real, it gives everyone else permission to do the same. No one should have to apologize for being a parent. Or a partner. Or a friend. A person with a full life and a whole spectrum of responsibilities to go along with it. 👉 So, what’s one tiny act of honesty you’ve used at work lately (parenting or otherwise)? #Parenting #WorkLifeBalance

"As a reminder, I’m unreachable until 9:15am PT (school drop-off duty!). If anything urgent pops up before then, you can reach out to X or Y, our East Coast teammates." "I’d love to collaborate here, but our babysitter’s out sick and I’m solo for the afternoon. Looks like we’re all free at 10AM tomorrow — reconvene then?" "Yes, that is Bluey you’re hearing in the background. Next slide, please." We recently shared how (seemingly) tiny acts of honesty can shift workplace culture — especially for caregivers. Because when one person names what’s real, it gives everyone else permission to do the same. No one should have to apologize for being a parent. Or a partner. Or a friend. A person with a full life and a whole spectrum of responsibilities to go along with it. 👉 So, what’s one tiny act of honesty you’ve used at work lately (parenting or otherwise)? #Parenting #WorkLifeBalance

When you’re running a startup, every second counts. And if you’re like me, the government deadlines are not at the top of your list. Until they are. One of our clients found out at the last minute that they had a tax deadline due THAT DAY. Enter their EA, Britt. She… ⭐ Jumped in immediately ⭐ Pulled together the team ⭐ Turned it around the same day ⭐ Set up automated tracking so it doesn’t happen again. Because when you’re scaling a company, you should be focused on growth—not last-minute surprises. And we’ve got your back for both! -- I’m Ashley Chang, co-founder of Sundays, an executive assistant service for working parents. We help parents get focused time back at work and quality time back with family. *I’m currently on parental leave myself! I will be popping in here occasionally, but my wonderful EA is sharing previously written posts in the meantime! ☀️

It's called the art of ✨compromise✨ In all seriousness ... some workdays just take it out of us more than others. We walk through the door at the end of the day with way less gas in the tank than we'd like. You can craft all the thoughtful family routines in the world. "After mommy's home from work, we always do X and Y together!" And that might work swimmingly 90% of the time. But don't beat yourself up if you need a very low-touch (in both the literal and metaphorical sense) evening. You're recharging so you can show up the way you want to tomorrow. ☀️ How do you connect at home when the workday left your tank on almost empty?

A thoughtful Mother’s Day doesn’t plan itself. ☝️ A little advance research (and some stealth recon) can go a long way in making the mom(s) in your life feel truly seen — especially if you’re celebrating someone who has complicated feelings about the holiday. No matter who you’re honoring, the key is to start the conversation early and communicate expectations with care. 💬 Step one: Ask how they want to spend the day. (No, it’s not too early!) 🕵️♂️ For moms who hate to ask for anything, we’ve been known to quietly text their partners on the side. You might want to enlist a friend or two for some subtle recon. 📅 Brunch and spa reservations book up fast — especially in metro areas. If you’re bringing littles, ask about highchair availability. And wherever you go, pack whatever it takes to keep the kids happy for 60 minutes. (Or better yet, invite a few extra sets of hands!) The goal: mom actually gets to enjoy the outing. 🌸 Don’t forget the other caregivers in your orbit. Order flowers for the honorary auntie before rush fees kick in, send an e-gift card to your nanny, or write a heartfelt note to the friend who always shows up. Oh, and if mom is reading this right now: go ahead and send this post to your people. 😎 #MothersDay #Parenting

"As a reminder, I’m unreachable until 9:15am PT (school drop-off duty!). If anything urgent pops up before then, you can reach out to X or Y, our East Coast teammates." "I’d love to collaborate here, but our babysitter’s out sick and I’m solo for the afternoon. Looks like we’re all free at 10AM tomorrow — reconvene then?" "Yes, that is Bluey you’re hearing in the background. Next slide, please." We recently shared how (seemingly) tiny acts of honesty can shift workplace culture — especially for caregivers. Because when one person names what’s real, it gives everyone else permission to do the same. No one should have to apologize for being a parent. Or a partner. Or a friend. A person with a full life and a whole spectrum of responsibilities to go along with it. 👉 So, what’s one tiny act of honesty you’ve used at work lately (parenting or otherwise)? #Parenting #WorkLifeBalance

Joining 4 p.m. calls on mute, camera off, so you can start dinner. Checking texts to make sure each kid catches the right bus to their after-school program. Slack messages that start with “Quick thing before you sign off…” just as you’re stepping away for the day. For parents, late afternoons can feel like trying to change lanes while the road is still being built — and pretending like that’s a totally normal, not-at-all-stressful way to drive. At Sundays, we're passionate about building a world where parents can parent out loud. Where saying ‘no’ to meetings at 3 p.m. — and telling your colleagues why — doesn't derail your career. Where you can block time for school concerts without feeling the pull to hide event details from your calendar. Tiny acts of honesty. That's how we change workplace culture for parents. A 'brb, school pick-up' Slack status. A 'Focused on parent duty, I'll get back to you tomorrow morning' auto reply for EOD emails. It may feel small, but every time we acknowledge the reality of what parenting requires — in the afternoon, and every hour of every day — we're taking a radical step forward. ☀️