As if I don’t already have enough to keep me busy, I’m preparing to take the SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certification exam in December. Today, I refreshed my knowledge of the FMLA, or Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which most every working mom should know about.
You may understand FMLA as a [...]

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Are you a mom who know all things Disney? If so, you’ll want to check out this ultra-cool opportunity to share your Disney love!
Launched in 2008, the Walt Disney Word Moms Panel is an online forum that provides first-hand tips and insights for vacationing at the resort from a panel of park-savvy parents. This year, [...]

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Every working mother struggles with the conflict between career and family. One of the main concerns is discovering how to follow your career aspirations while being actively engaged in your child’s upbringing. When the tension between work and life reaches its peak, you might wonder if you should even be working at all. Before you [...]

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About a month ago, I wrote (or ranted) about how the rise in gas prices have put a damper on my family’s income. I’m not sure if that post moved you to re-think how you work, but it inspired me to have a conversation with my husband about how he might negotiate a telecommuting option [...]

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This morning my son, who loves to help me with housework, was vacuuming the dust from the corners of my bedroom. As he was whooshed the vacuum extension around, he caught hold of something underneath my nightstand and it made a terrible sound.
I rushed over to him and found my book, How to Win Friends [...]

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On the behest of a colleague, I started reading the book Women Don’t Ask and I’ve got to admit, it’s got me pretty riled up. I’ve read about 1/3 of the book so far, but got hung up on pages 48-49 that describes how women who commit to raising their children full-time or part-time are [...]

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One of my favorite resources when I need a helping hand is Sittercity.com, America’s largest, most easily accessible database for babysitters and nannies. Now with over 100,000 caregivers for 20 major markets, [...]

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It wasn’t until I left my traditional, full-time career to start a consulting practice, that I understood the importance of personal branding. As a solo-consultant and business owner, I was my company’s brand and to reach my prospective clients in a meaningful way, I needed to be absolutely, crystal clear about the value proposition I [...]

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Although this site is for working mothers, I can’t ignore the part fathers play in raising and parenting our children. And today is all about YOU! Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads out there who may be reading this blog…you are an appreciated part of our lives.
And since I have your attention, I [...]

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A few days ago, I introduced our new LinkedIn networking group. To help facilitate discussion between members, I created an online message board where you can post your questions, ideas, recommendations, career/business opportunities and more.
Please join the discussion! Click here to check out the new message board and introduce yourself. Please don’t be deterred by [...]

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