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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008I’ve been diligently lining up all kinds of great interviews for this all-new Working Mom Wednesday column (which operates under the truth that all moms are working moms).
For today, however, I’m delighted to introduce you to Robert Brewer, the editor of Writer’s Market. If you’re not already familiar with WM, it’s perhaps the most reputable [...]
Introducing…Working Mom Wednesday
Thursday, January 17th, 2008I’m pleased to announce a brand new column on Metropolitan Mama - Working Mom Wednesday. This column will operate under the truth that all moms are working moms.
Every Wednesday I will interview a working mom (it could be a work-from-home mom, a stay-at-home mom, a work-part-time mom, an entrepreneur mom, a work-outside-the-home mom, etc.) and [...]
Working Mom’s Guide to Breastfeeding
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008I remember being pregnant and planning my return to work with such care and precision. I would work part-time and pump in my office, I told myself. Then, I’d return home and snuggle with my bundle who I would rock to sleep and place in her crib in the room down the hall (where she [...]
Serve on a Moms Panel for Walt Disney World
Monday, September 10th, 2007[...]
Penelope Trunk on Parenting
Thursday, September 6th, 2007I just read Penelope Trunk’s latest column on Yahoo Finance, entitled “For Some, Work-Life Balance is Child’s Play.” Although I don’t always agree with Trunk’s premises, her honest and straightforward approach is refreshing and though-provoking. I appreciate her willingness to be controversial for the sake of conversation.
Trunk’s article had so many quotable pieces that it’s [...]
Writer + Mother = Writer Mama
Sunday, September 2nd, 2007Are you a mom who:* is a published author?* dreams of becoming a published author?* will someday have a NY-Times best-seller?
Then, check out Writer Mama’s blog.
The mom behind the blog is Christine Katz, author of Writer Mama: How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids.
During the month of September, Katz is giving away tons [...]
Promotion to Motherhood
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007For those of you who don’t know, I work from home for the local school district in my community. It’s an amazing district - lots of competent, intelligent, and innovative people who are committed to helping students and families.
I have many “wow, I am so incredibly fortunate to be working with so many brilliant people [...]
Balance, you elude me
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007There I was, balancing all of my plates in the air, with relative grace and ease. Wife. Friend. Volunteer. Professional. Educator. Learner. Writer. Dreamer.
Then, in one beautiful moment that I will never forget, my little blue-eyed beauty was born. She entered gently and triumphantly - she overwhelmed us in a magical and mysterious way that [...]
Re-entering the Workforce Post-Baby
Friday, July 20th, 2007Thanks to Kevin Burke over at Light Iris for calling my attention to an MSNBC story entitled, “Moms’ Road Back to Work Often Bumpy.” Essentially, the article discusses the difficulties that many mothers encounter when they attempt to return to the workforce after an extended time at home with kids.
One quote, in particular, stuck out [...]
Moms Report Their Working Preferences
Monday, July 16th, 2007A new study was recently released by Pew Research Center. The results indicate that mothers consider part-time work to be their ideal working situation (as opposed to full-time work or being a full-time stay-at-home mom). You can find a succinct synopsis of the study at the Light Iris blog, where you can also weigh in [...]
Tales from a Work-at-Home Mom
Monday, June 18th, 2007I just read a well-written, humorous, and refreshingly honest post on Penelope Trunk’s blog. It’s dated 6-7-2007 and entitled “Blending my kids and my career (ugh).” Enjoy!
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Working Part-Time
Saturday, March 17th, 2007Option #3: Work part-time.
Here’s yet another option from the “Back to Work after Baby” category.
PROS* Less hours means less time away from your baby than in a traditional full time job scenario.* You are able to stay current in your career.* You are able to stay connected in the adult world of work.* You are [...]