Work Balance

Working Moms' Kids Face Negative Judgments

Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz

Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School

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A new study suggests there are less-than-favorable perceptions of children whose moms work full-time. Is society really judging the children of working mothers? Or is it just more fodder for the Mommy Wars?

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Book Review: All Things at Once by Mika Brzezinski

Posted January 19, 2010 - 09:14 by Lain Ehmann

Time Management, Work Balance

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When I first heard about Mika Brzezinski's book, “All Things at Once,” (Weinstein Books, 2009), I was excited to read a book by a working mom who claims to have found a way to balance home and a very public, very demanding professional life. The flap copy sold me: “...Mika Brzezinski's illuminating book shows us all how to reach our full potential in all areas of life, at every stage of the journey.” Count me in!

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Two Simple Resolutions For Better Living And Better Parenting In 2010

Posted December 31, 2009 - 08:23 by Lela Davidson

Home Life, Time Management, Work Balance, Culture, Wellness

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Resolutions -- I know, I hate them too, but I’m making two subjective and non-measurable resolutions this year. And my 2010 will be the better for them. I feel it!

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Best of Parenting: The "Work It!" Edition

Posted August 7, 2009 - 16:02 by Linsey Knerl

No Children Zone, Time Management, Work Balance

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Working from home is the pits sometimes. When the beauty of watching your kids grow up rushes headlong into looming deadlines and "SHHH! Mommy's on a work call!"-- it's time to get some perspective. Here is a batch of fresh ideas, tips, and humor for those Work-At-Home parents we know.

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Just Say No to Volunteering in the Classroom

Posted February 23, 2009 - 17:51 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Education, Work Balance, Pre School, K-8, Parent-Teacher

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Does your kid's school ask you to volunteer? Why should you have to? Do you do your dishes when you go to a restaurant? DO you read your own X-rays at the hospital? Why are we supposed to be in the classroom?

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Guilt Tripping

Posted November 18, 2008 - 06:56 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 September 24, 2008 - 05:40 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 August 13, 2008 - 17:23 by Sherry Pardy

No Children Zone, Sex & Relationships, 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 June 18, 2008 - 18:59 by Corina Fiore

Safety, Home Life, Discipline, Education, Pregnancy, Social Skills, Birth, No Children Zone, New Parents, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Work Balance, 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 April 22, 2008 - 09:00 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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New TLC Show Continues The Greatest Debate

Posted March 24, 2008 - 19:29 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 March 18, 2008 - 12:52 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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Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements: Part 2 – Nailing Down the Details

Posted January 23, 2008 - 12:19 by Lela Davidson

Finances, Culture, Work Balance

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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 January 22, 2008 - 12:47 by Lela Davidson

Finances, Time Management, Culture, Work Balance

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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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