I never planned to spend my adulthood juggling two jobs alongside my parental obligations. It just sort of happened. I'm a 38-year-old freelance health writer and an architectural consultant. On paper, the two worlds couldn't be more different. One involves writing about nutrition, fitness, and longevity , and the other involves reviewing floor plans, code requirements, and construction details. But together, they've shaped nearly every part of my life, including how I parent. For years, I