Another parenting mistake, or is it?
I am worn down. I know I could just say no and walk away and watch her cry. But I relent.… Read More Another parenting mistake, or is it?
Category: Mom secrets
This Mom Boss Changed Her Company’s Culture
She brought the baby to work with her; it wasn’t considered an accepted practice until she became a co-owner.… Read More This Mom Boss Changed Her Company’s Culture
How New Moms Cope with Full-Time Work and Leaving Baby Behind
Going back to work after giving birth can be like walking through a minefield of worries: finding child care… pumping… sleeping… cleaning… bonding with baby? … Read More How New Moms Cope with Full-Time Work and Leaving Baby Behind
Working Mom In Search Of Friends
I suffered through career setbacks and financial struggles without a core group of close girlfriends to lean on.… Read More Working Mom In Search Of Friends
How to get motivated to exercise
It may take you trying a lot of different things, but keep trying until you find something that you think is awesome and that you don’t want to miss. And then give yourself a deadline. … Read More How to get motivated to exercise
Find good help: How working moms lean on others to get things done
Working moms feel like they have to do it all until we realize our exhaustion is hurting ourselves and those we love. That’s when we overcome the reluctance to reach out for help and find some welcome assistance from family, friends, neighbors, nannies, daycare or a spouse. But that’s not always easy.… Read More Find good help: How working moms lean on others to get things done
Why are moms treating siblings differently?
“With my first 5-year-old, who is 23 now, I wasn’t there. I was working and paying the bills and striving for a better life. Now my youngest is 5, and I can’t leave the house without giving her hugs and kisses. It wasn’t like that with the first because I was just so busy and worried about our future.”… Read More Why are moms treating siblings differently?
Why are more moms working in the US?
Why are more moms working in the U.S. than ever before? It’s not just about money. You won’t believe the variety of answers I got when I interviewed a collection of women to find out the reason why moms work more now than ever before. US Department of Labor statistics show 70% of American… Read More Why are more moms working in the US?
Why is it so hard for women to work and raise kids?
Working moms feel we have to tackle every item on our to-do list like a brave fighter ready to defend our position as benevolent but frenzied ruler of the home front and conscientious but shortchanged professional in the work world.… Read More Why is it so hard for women to work and raise kids?
Living Your Bucket List First
Though I had dreams of a highly successful career, I dreamed just as much about being a hands-on mom. I found a way to sacrifice a little of both, so I didn’t have to give up one for the other. I even found a way to get to the oft-repeated “bucket list” long before my career or parenting were in the rear view mirror.… Read More Living Your Bucket List First
Working Mom Warrior 