I’m Better as a Working Mom
When we announced we were expecting our first baby, the questions started right away: “Are you finding out what you’re having?” “Do you have…
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I’m an Exhausted Working Mom Who’s Ready to Lean Out, Not In
Society to working moms: – Go back to work 6-8 weeks after having the baby. The baby that you spent 9-10 months growing inside of your body. Go…
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The Women I Work With Make the World Go Round
The women I work with are warriors of love. The women I work with are teachers. And they are also mothers. By the time I see them enter school around…
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Good News, Mom: Psychologists Find Toddlers Who Throw Tantrums Get Rich Later in Life
I don’t want to brag or anything, but my toddler throws some epic tantrums. Think—fists pounding the floor, legs flailing in 10 different…
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You’re Always on My Mind While I’m Away From You
I am home alone now after a whole year, sitting in my living room and hearing what silence sounds like. Today is my little one’s first day in…
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When Mom Goes Back to Work With Her Old Friend Guilt By Her Side
Let’s talk about mom guilt. We all get it one time or another, for one reason or another. My current mom guilt struggle is based around…
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Considering All I Do As a Working Mom, It’s a Miracle I’m Even Here
It’s a miracle I’m even here. These are the words I mumble to myself when I sit down at my desk every day. The fact that I made it at all feels…
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You Can Change Your Mind About Going Back to Work
I always said that I would go back to work after having a baby. I was a teacher for years and enjoyed what I did. I was good at my job and felt…
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When Mommy Goes Back to Work, She Leaves a Part of Herself Back at Home
At some point in of our lives, those of us who are lucky enough to call ourselves “Mommy” will most likely have to decide if we will…
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Dear Boss, This Job Only Gets a Piece of Me
Dear boss, I’m giving this job only a piece of me. I know you’re disappointed. You’ve made it clear that my work is all over the place.…
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