Posts Tagged ‘ working mother ’

A Parenting Book for Working Parents

April 2, 2013

I never read parenting books. I didn’t read any pregnancy books either. I prefer to use my instincts knowing some of them will be wrong but hoping more will be right. I think too much input can be a bad thing in certain cases – and parenting is one of those cases. However, I recently made an exception and read Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More By Doing Less by Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest. While I only opened the book because I share a publisher with the authors, I finished the book because it was chock full of good stuff – and I found it particularly relevant for working mothers. While researching my own book, I spoke with scores of working mothers about how they balance work, marriage, and kids. And a major theme that came out of those discussions, was how these women reconcile their own parenting styles with the other parents in their communities. Worrying about how you’re doing as a parent isn’t unique to working mothers, but stressing about not being able to take your kids to an after school practice or lesson, being unable to reciprocate a play date, or not hearing about the leprechaun [...]

Guest Post: Meals for Busy, Working Parents

January 23, 2013

By Hello Ladies

Guest Post: Meals for Busy, Working Parents

Today’s post comes from 32 Surplus, a blog written by a working mother about design, photography and living. I don’t usually write about meal planning, because frankly, I have nothing to say. But with all the conversations I’ve been having lately about managing home and career, I thought these tips for healthy eating and involving children in meal planning, were useful. Here’s to healthier living in 2013. A few things this family has learned so far. 1. Involve the kids in meal prep and cooking sooner than later Like a lot of parents, I was inspired by this great column in the New York Times about a mom who decided to let her teenage kids do the cooking and was committed to doing the same. and even though my kids are just 6 and 8, it turns out they’re pretty capable in the kitchen — and it has all the upside you imagine it will. Not only do the kids love to help, they benefit from all the learnings that come with it — measuring, counting, mindfulness. They have a greater respect for food, feel good about their creations and contribution to the household and LOVE having a say in what’s for dinner, since [...]

Why I Should Rule the World

January 22, 2013

By Hello Ladies

I’m over at The Huffington Post today talking about a study out of the University of California, Berkeley, that indicates women who run their households have fewer career ambitions and less interest in promotions and raises at work. According to a press release from the university, household decision-making power was highly valued by both men and women who participated in the study, but women reported that running the home made them less likely to pursue promotions and other career advancements at the office. Apparently, it doesn’t work the other way around. Because if there was a correlation between being a domestic disaster at home and a powerhouse at work, I would rule the world. Check out The Huffington Post piece here.

Women on Career, Housework, and Kids

January 20, 2013

By Hello Ladies

This word cloud represents a conversation I had with a room full of working women about career, kids, marriage and housework. Is this what’s inside your head?

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Working Mother Version)

November 15, 2012

By Hello Ladies

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Working Mother Version)

He’s coming back…..

Thank Goddess It’s Friday

November 2, 2012

By Hello Ladies

Thank goddess it’s Friday. How was your week? As a working mother, it’s all about double duty. Take the weekends – they’re not really time off; they’re just time to focus more on our other job. That’s why we love these beads from Chewbeads, because they do double duty too. They’re pretty enough to wear to work, dinner, or out for wine with the girls. And, they’re safe enough for young babies to chew on – and we all know babies love baubles. The necklaces and bracelets are free of BPAs, PVC, Phthalates, Cadmium and lead, and have a breakaway clasp for safety. They can be cleaned with soap and water or put in the dishwasher. You can order them at www.chewbeads.com.

Monday Memo: Prepare for Child’s Sick Days

October 29, 2012

By Hello Ladies

Monday Memo: Prepare for Child’s Sick Days

There’s no way around it: our kids are going to get sick at least a few times this year. Michelle Cove, author of the new book I Love Mondays: And other confessions from devoted working moms, says: “It doesn’t matter if we give them special preventative herbal treatments, make sure they get all their vitamins, or dress them head to toe in aluminum foil. So given that we might get the call from the school nurse at any time saying ‘come get your kid,’ handle your important work tasks early in the day for insurance. Yes, most of us prefer to ease into work—sipping our coffee, saying hi to coworkers, and reading over emails before diving in. But if we spend the first hour handling the most high-priority to-do’s, at least we’ll have gotten through some of our work, which will ease the stress.”

Working Mother 100 Best Companies

September 19, 2012

By Hello Ladies

Working Mother yesterday named the 2012 Working Mother 100 Best Companies. The companies are recognized in the October/November issue of the magazine and on workingmother.com. Working Mother compiles the list based on a questionnaire which includes more than 500 questions on workforce representation, child care, flexibility programs and leave policies. See how these companies stack up against the rest of the U.S. Related articles Hey Employers! Moms Aren’t Slackers at Work

A Day in the Life of a Working Mother

September 10, 2012

By Hello Ladies

This is the story of a working mother (who manages to keep her skirt out of the toilet). What’s your day like? Read "A Day in the Life of a Working Mother" by Hello Ladies at Britely!