I Left My Career and Never Looked Back
I don’t regret for a minute deciding to stay home with my daughter almost 20 years ago. I didn’t plan it…
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Yes Mama, There’s Work To Be Done
Time to get up mama, there's work to be done. He sees you, lying there in those last few moments…
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I’m Raising My Children To Work Hard
Oh, my children, I’m in awe of your growing bodies, your powerful minds, your strong spirits. I’m amazed by how…
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Dear Parent Holding Down the Fort, I See You
I see you, the one holding down the fort. Your other half is working a long shift at the hospital,…
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My Kids Need Me, But Right Now My Students Need Me More
When I decided to become a teacher, my reasons were doing so were clear. First of all, I’ve wanted to…
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When Daddy’s Out of Town, Mommy Needs Extra Grace
I sat down on the couch defeated after a not-so-good evening of parenting. I had just finished the bedtime routine…
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Loving Your Kids is the Most Important Job
When I became a single mom, I dove headfirst into being both mom and dad to my kids while learning…
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Dear Mom on the Zoom Call Doing it All, I See You
Dear mom on the Zoom call, I see you. And not just in the “I see you because I am…
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To the Wives of Husbands Working Long Hours
Dear husband, I'm in love with you but not with your work hours. You're up before dawn ready to make that…
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Dear Husband, Save Some of Yourself For Me
Dear husband, Your work ethic is one of the reasons I fell in love with you. You’re disciplined, determined, tougher…
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I Didn’t Understand Being a Working Mom Until I Was One
Once upon a time, I was one of the youngest employees at any given place I worked. A sweet little…
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My Husband is Missing Thanksgiving Dinner For Work
Thanksgiving—it’s here again. That mix of gratefulness with a little tinge of bitterness. You see, in our house, someone is…
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