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What I didn't know about being a working mom until I was one
Until I was a working mom, I didn't realize the sacrifice, exhaustion and constant juggle. I didn't know what it felt like to wish you could be in two places at once. Read the full piece by Momlando here: https://trib.al/u65cbka
5 productivity hacks for busy moms
Here are five productivity tips to help you move forward in your career—or at the very least, streamline your days so you’ll feel more energized and organized. Productivity Hacks, Organization, Career, Tips
5 productivity hacks to make you feel more energized and organized
Here are five productivity tips to help you move forward in your career—or at the very least, streamline your days so you’ll feel more energized and organized.
While this much change in such a short time can be very difficult, motherhood also presents an opportunity to reassess your career and think about your job in a whole new way. Parents, New Mums, Parenting Advice, New Moms, Motherhood, Pregnancy Guide, Parenting, Quotes About Motherhood
5 ways new motherhood can improve your career
While this much change in such a short time can be very difficult, motherhood also presents an opportunity to reassess your career and think about your job in a whole new way.
Heading back to work can be stressful, emotional and overwhelming but having a plan in place as you countdown those final days at home with your little one can help give you a sense of control. Here are eight ways to help in your transition back to work from maternity leave. Inspiration, Parental Leave
How to transition from maternity leave to working mom
Heading back to work can be stressful, emotional and overwhelming but having a plan in place as you countdown those final days at home with your little one can help give you a sense of control. Here are eight ways to help in your transition back to work from maternity leave.
Whether you've been trying (and maybe struggling) to get pregnant, working on those adoption papers, or just starting to consider this life-changing event, there are factors to keep in mind before you start having kids—especially as they pertain to your career. We get it—it's hard to mentally think that far in advance! However, taking these steps now can make a dramatic and positive impact on your career after having kids. It's worth the effort. Adoption, Getting Pregnant, Get Back To Work, Working Mother, Trying To Get Pregnant, Childcare Costs, Job Search
Trying to get pregnant? 6 important career moves to make now
Whether you've been trying (and maybe struggling) to get pregnant, working on those adoption papers, or just starting to consider this life-changing event, there are factors to keep in mind before you start having kids—especially as they pertain to your career. We get it—it's hard to mentally think that far in advance! However, taking these steps now can make a dramatic and positive impact on your career after having kids. It's worth the effort.
Research published last year in the journal Child Development found that, despite prevailing myths, mothers who worked did not have negative impacts on their children's development, as measured by reasoning skills or vocabularies. Child Development, Raising Kids, Mom Guilt, Journalism Career, Learning Issues
Working moms have long-lasting benefits for their kids, says Harvard study
Research published last year in the journal Child Development found that, despite prevailing myths, mothers who worked did not have negative impacts on their children's development, as measured by reasoning skills or vocabularies.
Moms and moms-to-be face unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, from preparing for a safe birth to preparing for a different postpartum experience than you might have imagined. So let's make figuring out what protections, benefits and work leave you might be eligible for a little easier. Newborn Care, Postpartum, Childcare Provider, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave
What you need to know about taking maternity leave during a global pandemic
Moms and moms-to-be face unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, from preparing for a safe birth to preparing for a different postpartum experience than you might have imagined. So let's make figuring out what protections, benefits and work leave you might be eligible for a little easier.
Social psychologists say that clothing is an extension of the self and that by actually getting dressed, you create a shift in your mindset that can improve how you feel. Capsule Wardrobe, Get Dressed, Ethical Closet, Under Pants, Capsule Wardrobe Checklist, Everyday Essentials Products, What I Wore, Capsule Wardrobe Outfits, Fashion Beauty
It’s science: Getting dressed for the day can make you feel happier (even if you’re WFH)
Social psychologists say that clothing is an extension of the self and that by actually getting dressed, you create a shift in your mindset that can improve how you feel.
These are a few things I've noticed that don't necessarily keep me from getting anxious, but help me recognize when I'm in it, and move through it quicker. I'd love to get to being in a calm, joyful state of mind the majority of the time. I've got a lot of work to do, but in the meantime—all is well. #anxietytips #anxietysupport #anxietyinmotherhood Health Tips, Meditation, Motivation, Mindfulness, Mental Health Check, Anxiety Tips, How To Increase Energy, How To Relieve Stress, Coping With Stress
I learned to manage my anxiety—and it saved my motherhood
These are a few things I've noticed that don't necessarily keep me from getting anxious, but help me recognize when I'm in it, and move through it quicker. I'd love to get to being in a calm, joyful state of mind the majority of the time. I've got a lot of work to do, but in the meantime—all is well. #anxietytips #anxietysupport #anxietyinmotherhood
As a mother who works from home while homeschooling my kindergartener, I feel the pressure more than ever. The pressure to always be on. The pressure to balance everything while plastering a fake smile across my face and responding, "I'm okay," when asked how I'm doing. #anxietytips #anxietysupport #anxietyinmotherhood What Anxiety Feels Like, Losing Me, Worst Case Scenario
This is what anxiety feels like
As a mother who works from home while homeschooling my kindergartener, I feel the pressure more than ever. The pressure to always be on. The pressure to balance everything while plastering a fake smile across my face and responding, "I'm okay," when asked how I'm doing. #anxietytips #anxietysupport #anxietyinmotherhood
Social psychologists say that clothing is an extension of the self and that by actually getting dressed, you create a shift in your mindset that can improve how you feel. Coping Mechanisms, Medical Advice, Mental Health Matters, Online Birth Class, Mindset, Birthing Classes
It’s science: Getting dressed for the day can make you feel happier (even if you’re WFH)
Social psychologists say that clothing is an extension of the self and that by actually getting dressed, you create a shift in your mindset that can improve how you feel.
Budgeting apps can be a great tool to help you save money and become financially savvy. And considering the completely unprecedented year we've just had, it's no surprise that Americans are paying more attention to their finances than ever. It might sound daunting, but keeping on top of your spending and budgeting doesn't always have to be difficult. Whether you're looking to declutter your finances, pay off credit card debt, save up for a new fridge or even just keep better track of your financ Design, Photography, Mac, Personal Finance, Digital Business, Personal Marketing, Business, Stock Market, Venture Capital
5 apps for budgeting that could help you save money
Budgeting apps can be a great tool to help you save money and become financially savvy. And considering the completely unprecedented year we've just had, it's no surprise that Americans are paying more attention to their finances than ever. It might sound daunting, but keeping on top of your spending and budgeting doesn't always have to be difficult. Whether you're looking to declutter your finances, pay off credit card debt, save up for a new fridge or even just keep better track of your financ
Research published last year in the journal Child Development found that, despite prevailing myths, mothers who worked did not have negative impacts on their children's development, as measured by reasoning skills or vocabularies. Gender Equality, Adult Children, Gender
Working moms have long-lasting benefits for their kids, says Harvard study
Research published last year in the journal Child Development found that, despite prevailing myths, mothers who worked did not have negative impacts on their children's development, as measured by reasoning skills or vocabularies.
Whether you've been trying (and maybe struggling) to get pregnant, working on those adoption papers, or just starting to consider this life-changing event, there are factors to keep in mind before you start having kids—especially as they pertain to your career. We get it—it's hard to mentally think that far in advance! However, taking these steps now can make a dramatic and positive impact on your career after having kids. It's worth the effort. Flexible Working, Workforce
Trying to get pregnant? 6 important career moves to make now
Whether you've been trying (and maybe struggling) to get pregnant, working on those adoption papers, or just starting to consider this life-changing event, there are factors to keep in mind before you start having kids—especially as they pertain to your career. We get it—it's hard to mentally think that far in advance! However, taking these steps now can make a dramatic and positive impact on your career after having kids. It's worth the effort.
We all get into patterns with work that can be hard to break free from. Before we can make meaningful changes and create a more positive work life for ourselves, there are certain steps we need to take. Here are my five recommendations to help anyone recalibrate or reframe their relationship to their work.Step 1: ClarityBefore you can recalibrate or reframe your relationship to your work, you must be clear on what your current relationship to your work is. At Pavo Navigation coaching, the tool w Coaching, Couples Doing, Attitude, Relationship, Work, How I Feel, Positivity, Emotions
5 things you can do to positively reframe your relationship to work
We all get into patterns with work that can be hard to break free from. Before we can make meaningful changes and create a more positive work life for ourselves, there are certain steps we need to take. Here are my five recommendations to help anyone recalibrate or reframe their relationship to their work.Step 1: ClarityBefore you can recalibrate or reframe your relationship to your work, you must be clear on what your current relationship to your work is. At Pavo Navigation coaching, the tool w
2020, rough and turbulent as it was, gave us some gifts. One of them was showing us how necessary it is to take care of our whole selves, including what we refer to as mental health. In other words, bringing awareness to how we are feeling and giving ourselves permission to listen to our needs.Before COVID-19 and working from home while facilitating your childrens' online schooling from home, taking a mental health day often meant taking a day to play, sleep or complete to-do list items.With our Play, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Day, What Is Overwhelmed, Feel Better
How to take a mental health day that *actually* makes you feel better
2020, rough and turbulent as it was, gave us some gifts. One of them was showing us how necessary it is to take care of our whole selves, including what we refer to as mental health. In other words, bringing awareness to how we are feeling and giving ourselves permission to listen to our needs.Before COVID-19 and working from home while facilitating your childrens' online schooling from home, taking a mental health day often meant taking a day to play, sleep or complete to-do list items.With our
Sara Haines, the mom of three kids under five—Caleb Joseph, one, Sandra Grace, three, and Alec Richard, four—and co-host of ABC's The View, had a very unique perspective on life before she even became a parent let alone being a parent during a pandemic.
"Before I had kids, I always said that being present in the moment was a goal in life," says Haines, 43, who is married to Max Shifrin, an attorney. "Now that I have kids, they're a presence and you hope you can be present. Then a pandemic hits a Perspective, Celebrity News, Sara Haines, Grace, Richard, Joseph
'The View’s' Sara Haines wants moms to take care of themselves first
Sara Haines, the mom of three kids under five—Caleb Joseph, one, Sandra Grace, three, and Alec Richard, four—and co-host of ABC's The View, had a very unique perspective on life before she even became a parent let alone being a parent during a pandemic. "Before I had kids, I always said that being present in the moment was a goal in life," says Haines, 43, who is married to Max Shifrin, an attorney. "Now that I have kids, they're a presence and you hope you can be present. Then a pandemic hits a
Before the word "pandemic" was even spoken this year, before face masks became a major style essential, and before my commute started consisting of only 10 steps to a tiny desk in my daughter's playroom, I already knew that this would be a challenging year for me professionally. I rolled into 2020 six months pregnant, and like most expecting moms who know they are returning to work, I felt a bit of gloom at the prospect of preparing to leave for 12 weeks of maternity leave, and then even more gl Pregnancy Months, Maternity, Having A Baby, Sick Kids, Boss, Return To Work, Boss One
To the boss who's given me empathy and empowerment this year, thank you
Before the word "pandemic" was even spoken this year, before face masks became a major style essential, and before my commute started consisting of only 10 steps to a tiny desk in my daughter's playroom, I already knew that this would be a challenging year for me professionally. I rolled into 2020 six months pregnant, and like most expecting moms who know they are returning to work, I felt a bit of gloom at the prospect of preparing to leave for 12 weeks of maternity leave, and then even more gl
Here’s how to feel happier + be more successful at work. Work Life Balance, Life Balance, Job, Get Happy, Feeling Happy
7 ways to feel more passionate about your job
Here’s how to feel happier + be more successful at work.
Before starting a family, here are a few key things to consider with respect to your career Unsolicited Advice, Strategies, Back To Work, Professional
5 strategies to prepare your professional life for a baby
Before starting a family, here are a few key things to consider with respect to your career
5 tips to make the experience of interviewing while pregnant or trying to conceive more positive. Interview Tips, Job Interview, Interview Process, Job Hunting Tips, Interview
5 interview tips when you’re starting a family + job hunting
5 tips to make the experience of interviewing while pregnant or trying to conceive more positive.
We need to stop saying (as so many media outlets have been, for months) that women have "dropped out" of the workforce this year.First, it makes women sound like quitters when really, we've been crushed by the impossible, competing demands of caregiving (such as raising kids and caring for parents) and breadwinning (making money). Second, when headlines refer to women, they often really mean moms. So let's call this what it is: Our culture's deeply ingrained sexism has pushed women from the work Online School, Work Anytime, Parenthood
Moms are not "dropping out" of the workforce, they're being pushed out
We need to stop saying (as so many media outlets have been, for months) that women have "dropped out" of the workforce this year.First, it makes women sound like quitters when really, we've been crushed by the impossible, competing demands of caregiving (such as raising kids and caring for parents) and breadwinning (making money). Second, when headlines refer to women, they often really mean moms. So let's call this what it is: Our culture's deeply ingrained sexism has pushed women from the work
As every stay-at-home parent knows, what you're doing is work. Real work. But for stay-at-home-moms and parents who have stepped back from the traditional workforce (whether temporarily, involuntarily or by choice) saving for retirement can feel like a challenge. How do you plan for retirement when you're not bringing in a paycheck?The good news is, just because you're not getting a 401(k) match from a company right now doesn't mean you need to give up on planning for the future. We spoke with L Stay At Home Parents, Family Finance, Saving For Retirement, Stay At Home, Retirement Planning, Budgeting
How should stay-at-home parents save for retirement?
As every stay-at-home parent knows, what you're doing is work. Real work. But for stay-at-home-moms and parents who have stepped back from the traditional workforce (whether temporarily, involuntarily or by choice) saving for retirement can feel like a challenge. How do you plan for retirement when you're not bringing in a paycheck?The good news is, just because you're not getting a 401(k) match from a company right now doesn't mean you need to give up on planning for the future. We spoke with L
nine phrases we can tell ourselves to be productive and efficient mamas Sayings, Advice, Phrase
9 phrases busy mamas can say to inspire productivity
nine phrases we can tell ourselves to be productive and efficient mamas
Essential gear for working from home with a newbornBliss BouncerA lifesaver. I once took a phone call from a White House aide on a breaking news story while rocking my baby in this seat with my foot. Deadline: Met. Baby: Content. (Read my full review on The BabyBjorn bouncer; it rules).Explore CarrierKeeping baby close. Moms are obsessed with the The BabyTula Explore Carrier for good reason. It's an all-in-one carrier (no infant insert required!) that you can use with your little one for up to t Childcare, Parenting Hacks, Mom Help, Parenting 101
Ask Motherly: Can you *really* work from home with a newborn (and no childcare)?
Essential gear for working from home with a newbornBliss BouncerA lifesaver. I once took a phone call from a White House aide on a breaking news story while rocking my baby in this seat with my foot. Deadline: Met. Baby: Content. (Read my full review on The BabyBjorn bouncer; it rules).Explore CarrierKeeping baby close. Moms are obsessed with the The BabyTula Explore Carrier for good reason. It's an all-in-one carrier (no infant insert required!) that you can use with your little one for up to t
Full disclosure: I never set out to be an entrepreneur or a mother. Yet here I am. Proud co-founder of two companies, and loving co-parent to two wacky children. A little over a decade ago, I was happily working as an art producer at an ad agency in Soho. After some health issues and a trekking trip in Patagonia, my husband and I decided we'd be parents of world travel and not children. Two months later I was sitting on the toilet holding a positive pregnancy test. The birth of my daughter in 20 Cloth Nappies, Art, Diaper Changing, Reusable Swim Diaper, Diaper Review, Diaper, Swim Diapers
This is the easiest way to keep diapers out of landfills
Full disclosure: I never set out to be an entrepreneur or a mother. Yet here I am. Proud co-founder of two companies, and loving co-parent to two wacky children. A little over a decade ago, I was happily working as an art producer at an ad agency in Soho. After some health issues and a trekking trip in Patagonia, my husband and I decided we'd be parents of world travel and not children. Two months later I was sitting on the toilet holding a positive pregnancy test. The birth of my daughter in 20
Despite the encouraging growth of free or subsidized preschools in some American cities, the fact remains that preschool and daycare cost about as much as rent in many areas.But there's some good news, which is that parents who paid tuition in 2019 for preschool or daycare in order to work may qualify for a credit that can help you save money on taxes this year. Here's what all parents should know before filing their returns on July 15, 2020, the updated tax deadline.Is preschool tuition tax-ded Daycare Costs, Daycare, Preschool Tuition, Kids And Parenting, Child Tax Credit, Tuition
Is preschool tuition tax-deductible?
Despite the encouraging growth of free or subsidized preschools in some American cities, the fact remains that preschool and daycare cost about as much as rent in many areas.But there's some good news, which is that parents who paid tuition in 2019 for preschool or daycare in order to work may qualify for a credit that can help you save money on taxes this year. Here's what all parents should know before filing their returns on July 15, 2020, the updated tax deadline.Is preschool tuition tax-ded
As a mom, I say the phrase 'let me just…' to my kids more times a day than I can count.
Yes, I can help you log into your class, let me just send this email.Yes, I can play with you, let me just make one more call.Yes, I can get you a snack, let me just empty the dishwasher.
I say it a lot at work, too.
Yes, I can write that article, let me just clear my inbox.Yes, I can clear my inbox, let me just finish this meeting.Yes, I can attend that meeting, let me just get this project out the door.
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To the working mamas who feel like they're failing every. single. day
As a mom, I say the phrase 'let me just…' to my kids more times a day than I can count. Yes, I can help you log into your class, let me just send this email.Yes, I can play with you, let me just make one more call.Yes, I can get you a snack, let me just empty the dishwasher. I say it a lot at work, too. Yes, I can write that article, let me just clear my inbox.Yes, I can clear my inbox, let me just finish this meeting.Yes, I can attend that meeting, let me just get this project out the door. The