Managing Daycare and Cleft Care as a Working Mom with Sara Breen

In this relatable episode of Our Forever Smiles, host Laura Arroyo talks with Sara Breen, a full-time working mom, program manager, and cleft parent living in Chicago. Sara opens up about her experience returning to work after her son Boomer’s cleft diagnosis and navigating daycare through multiple procedures and recovery periods.

She shares how she prepared daycare staff, advocated for her son’s needs, and built a strong partnership with his caregivers. With honesty and practical advice, Sara offers tips for other working parents balancing career, cleft care, and early childhood transitions.

This episode is full of encouragement for cleft moms figuring it all out one step, one surgery, and one day at a time.

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