Work Balance

Guilt Tripping

Posted 7 weeks 22 hours ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Time Management, Work Balance

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I’ve been a little absent from Parenting Squad because a little career boost sent me away from my usual routine. My unpublished short story collection won a very cool award. Yay! I had to leave the family behind a few days. There is nothing that more physically addresses a mom trying to have a career than a few days apart from the children.

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Becoming a Work-At-Home Mom: Avoiding Scams

Posted 14 weeks 6 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Work Balance

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Are you trying to work-from-home? When searching for a work-from-home job one important thing to look out for is scams...if it looks too good to be true, it just might be!

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Date Night In

Posted 20 weeks 6 days ago by Sherry Pardy

Sex & Relationships, No Children Zone, Work Balance

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Can't get out for a date? Why not bring Date Night In!

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Please Stop Giving Advice.

Posted 28 weeks 6 days ago by Corina Fiore

Safety, Discipline, Home Life, Education, Pregnancy, Social Skills, Birth, No Children Zone, Etiquette, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships

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The picture represents how I feel about unsolicited or absolute advice: angry and annoyed. I often ignore advice, shake my head in agreement, and move on my way. I wasn't always that way, and I was reminded of the havoc unsolicited advice can reap on a family when reading a message board this week.

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Sweep the Blues Away

Posted 37 weeks 20 hours ago by Sherry Pardy

Chores, Home Life, Health, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Diseases & Disorders

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Got a nasty case of Baby Blues or something a bit more serious? Try doing some spring cleaning to chase the clouds, and dust bunnies away!

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Win: 7 Steps to Sanity On-Line Mentoring Program:

Posted 40 weeks 9 hours ago by Carole Fogarty

Work Balance

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If you are struggling with work/life balance, feeling drained and have lost your sense of humor, then please, please, put your hand up to win a copy of the 7 steps to sanity on-line mentoring program by Jennifer Jefferies.

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New TLC Show Continues The Greatest Debate

Posted 41 weeks 1 day ago by Sherry Pardy

Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, Work Balance

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Who would've thought Tracey Gold, of all people, would find herself at the epicenter of a firestorm. A debate war of the worst kind...a Mommy war.

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How to be a Work at Home Mom

Posted 42 weeks 16 hours ago by Sonja Stewart

Work Balance

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Want to work from home, but have no idea where to begin? Let me tell you what I learned, the hard way. Trust me, it isn't easy, but it can be done. I'm going to walk you through it.

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Playtime: Mom can pass

Posted 47 weeks 3 days ago by Sandra Hanks Benoiton

Work Balance

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Feeling guilty about not having time to play with your kids? Get over it! You can teach them a lot by letting them see you work.

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Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements: Part 2 – Nailing Down the Details

Posted 49 weeks 6 days ago by Lela Davidson

Finances, Work Balance, Culture

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Want to work from home? Reduced hours? Job-share? When neogitiating flexible working arrangements, presentation is everything. Read through this advice before sitting down with current or potential employers.

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Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements: Part 1 – Set Yourself Up For Success

Posted 50 weeks 16 hours ago by Lela Davidson

Finances, Time Management, Work Balance, Culture

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Read this before you sit down with a current or future employer. Worker bees are plentiful, but if you've got valuable skills you can negotiate whatever terms you like. All you need to do is bulk up your confidence and do your homework. The keys are selling yourself and knowing your worth.

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