To All The Women Who Raised Me
To all the women who raised me . . . To you first, Grandma, the one who taught me I have a voice and I should never be afraid to use it. You…
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I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom and I’m Exhausted, Too
Society to stay-at-home moms: – When you first bring your baby home, make sure to let your husband sleep. Remember, he has to go to work in the…
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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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Thank You, Teachers! Shop For the Perfect End-of-the-Year Gift to Show Your Gratitude to Educators.
School may be winding down for the year, but teachers are busier than ever. As a former teacher, I can attest to the madness of this stretch of time…
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I’m Done Apologizing For My Apologies
I was late to a meeting this morning. It was absolutely unavoidable because I had to drop my kids off at school (which starts at 9 a.m.) before I…
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Research Says U.S. Moms Can’t Win at Work-Life Balance, So Let’s Take Back Motherhood
As a mom who has been all the things: Stay-at-home mom, part-time working mom, full-time working mom, work at home mom, work outside the home mom,…
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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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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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Motherhood is the Hardest Job You’ll Ever Love
Before I became a mother, I was a worker. I often worked three or even four jobs at a time, going straight from one to the other. I’m not saying…
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