Being a working mom is hard. We have discussed before the stress a working mom faces and the impact it can have on the health, happiness, and wellbeing of the entire family. It’s also hard to see how your career can thrive when you are sleep deprived, exhausted, leaving early to tend to sick children, etc. […]
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6 Steps to Work-Life Balance as a Working Mom
With school back in session, I’m starting to get a little anxious about how I’m going to fit in all the new activities that come with a new school year. On top of simply getting out of the house in the morning, there is soccer, basketball, girl scouts, classroom volunteering, field trips, school fundraisers, etc […]
5 Tips for Working Out as a Working Mom
A topic of discussion frequently heard amongst working moms is the challenge finding time to exercise. Between working all day, getting kids ready for school, homework, cooking, and housework, there is no time left for anything else (and certainly no energy either). This post will address options for working out as a working mom, […]
I want to give Serena Williams a hug (and how to support new moms at work)
I’m sure many moms heard about Serena Williams postpartum challenges in her recent Time magazine article. Now, I am not an avid tennis fan. I’m not sure I can actually name more than 5 tennis players right now. But, Serena’s story touched so many people – primarily moms – and I personally cried when I […]
4 Back to School Tips for the Working Mom
When I was growing up, I used to love preparing for the new school year. A few weeks before the big day, we would get new school clothes, supplies, and begin going to sleep a little earlier in order to be ready for the first day of school. For working moms (and dads), preparing for […]