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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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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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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We believe that Integrated Mothers are connected mothers…and not just for business or career reasons, but because we know that at the end of the day we find our peace, fulfillment and balance through quality relationships. To support you in developing a network, we’ve created a group on the professional social networking platform, LinkedIn.
Please join [...]

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Holding down a full-time job and raising your family is already a tough job. But, if you find yourself driving your kids to and from soccer practice, piano lessons, Boy Scout meetings, dance classes, swim meets and more, you’re probably feeling the additional pinch at the gas pump and in your stress nerve.
Today, I stumbled [...]

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If you’re looking for some ideas to keep your kids entertained this summer, here is my short list of ideas:

Buy the book, The Family Manager’s Guide To Summer Survival. It’s a terrific resource that you’ll access every year.
In various cities around the US, Harkins Theatres is offering a Summer Movie Fun pack where you can [...]

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It’s not a secret that I’ve been a fan of Design-her Gals for a while now. In fact, I originally shared this fun site back on October 11, 2006. And today, I’m reiterating my original claim about this hip, socially conscious web site.
In a nutshell…Design-her Gals is a place where you can express your creativity [...]

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To all my social networking readers…you can now get The Integrated Mother® application added to your Facebook page. In addition to having access to the latest blog posts, you can also use the application to share with fellow working moms perspective, resources, information and advice on the unique place where motherhood and career intersect.
To add [...]

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I personally believe that moms are among the most innovative and creative people in the world. While innovation and creativity may be a survival tactic for you, why not turn it into a business concept?
This Mother’s Day, May 11, Whirlpool brand will kicked-off the fourth annual Mother of Invention Grant Program – just in time [...]

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