If Only There Was More Time
I obsess about time. I will for more of it. These days, with three active kids, I feel like we are running from one event to the next. The mornings start early to squeeze in a workout, and they end...
View ArticleWorking Mom Simple Pleasures
Last week was rough. The gym was closed due to a mold infestation, my five-year-old daughter nearly destroyed me one morning over her indecision around a water bottle (major tantrum), and a work...
View ArticleCrowdfunding Maternity Leave – A Solution for New Parents?
While I am beyond the years of needing to worry about maternity leave, I still follow the policies and stories around how working parents navigate this very first challenge of trying to care for a new...
View ArticleHer Juggle: Harmony Smith
This week’s working mom has some aggressive retirement goals, and given the nature of her career and choices, she elects to blog anonymously. I know I considered that path as well, never knowing if my...
View ArticleHer Juggle: Tanya C.
Working motherhood means juggling a lot of balls, and it certainly is challenging, but it doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. This week’s working mom, Tanya, has found a groove where she accepts early...
View ArticleYou Give Working Moms a Bad Name
You know that famous Bon Jovi song, “You Give Love a Bad Name?” It’s a favorite, right? Well, based on some experiences with a fellow working mom this past week, I couldn’t help but think about the...
View ArticleHer Juggle: Julie Borm
Take a look at working mom Julie Borm’s adorable picture and you can see is loving life, but as you’ll read below, she is also loving her career. Read more about “her juggle” and check her out on...
View ArticleYay, Secret Santa! (Said No Working Mom)
I was recently enjoying a lunch with a few fellow work colleagues when the topic of doing a “Secret Santa” exchange surfaced. The plan would be to draw names and purchase small gifts for your selected...
View ArticleThe Job Search is Like Dating – Don’t Settle
Six hours of interviews, lunch with the hiring vice president and a morning meeting with the CEO. This was the final opportunity for the company to assess me and determine if they would make an offer....
View ArticleShould Moms Disclose Parenting Status on LinkedIn?
As I was seeking new career opportunities last year, LinkedIn became my social media obsession. While the job search is over (for now), I still visit LinkedIn daily. It’s a tremendous source of...
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