I think a lot of parents will agree that at some point during parenthood, they have a period where they lose their sense of self. Where you feel you become “just” mom, dad, bubba, pare, or whatever your title...
I love technology! We live in an amazing age of Google, Alexa, and Amazon Prime. Our kids are growing up with information and resources at their fingertips. They can download anything they want with the click of a button,...
I think I'm an adult.
The date on my license says I am. It says I am old enough to vote (I do!), I am old enough to rent a car, and I am even old enough to have lived...
One of the reasons I chose the career I did was because I wanted the ability to be a part-time working mom when I had my kids. As a nurse, I can work various shifts and have different types...
I will never forget my first day returning to work after maternity leave as a new mom. At the time, I was living in Connecticut while commuting to Manhattan. After sixteen weeks of maternity leave, I was suddenly stepping...
When my husband and I were planning how to juggle working outside the home and our new baby, we considered multiple childcare options. We knew the obvious pros and cons of daycare. We searched for a nanny share locally,...
Most of us have heard the saying that we need to put on our own oxygen mask before helping others. Yet, as moms, we are often left to wonder - what is the oxygen mask? Where do I find...
Dear Ex-Boss, Mentor, Friend:
I’m sure you’re surprised to hear from me. While I could say that I’m surprised to be writing, I guess that wouldn’t be the truth.
As you can probably surmise thanks to pervasive gossip mills, I have...
I don't know about you, but before I became a mother, the rhythm of my life seemed to flow smoothly from one thing to the next. (Of course, I had more energy to make it happen then, hah.)
There were...
Nine months ago, I returned to work after my second maternity leave. As I approached this milestone (the amount of time it took to make the baby that led to maternity leave!), I sat down to reflect on what...
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How to Have the Best Spring Picnic
Spring is finally here! And, with spring, comes (hopefully) warmer weather! One often-forgotten simple joy that comes along with spring is picnicking. I am...
