Work Balance

Please Stop Giving Advice. It isn't Helpful.

Posted 4 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 13 weeks 1 day 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 16 weeks 21 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 17 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 18 weeks 1 day 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 23 weeks 4 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 26 weeks 4 hours 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 26 weeks 1 day 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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