Tag: working mom
Know Your Rights: Employment in a Pandemic
The “new normal” is here. COVID-19 is not going anywhere, yet we are back to work with “business as usual” - even if it's...
Am I even a good mom during all this?
Am I a good mom during all of this? That’s the million-dollar question that stands alone in my mind these days. Half the time...
Check on the Extroverts: We are NOT okay!
I'll admit that the idea of working from home for a few weeks was appealing. And for a few weeks, it was great. But...
I Don’t Want to Homeschool Either- Confessions from a Teacher
Under any other circumstances, teachers look forward to Spring Break just as much as their students. This time felt different. I knew there was...
An Open Letter to My MLM Friends
When you joined your company, I’m guessing you probably didn’t think, “I can’t wait to awkwardly message women I haven’t talked to in decades...
Sometimes I Miss Being Important
I want to start out by saying this is not a pity post. I know the headline might seem like it is, but it's...
Why I Support My Stay-at-Home Husband
I never thought we'd be those parents. I imagined we would both be working full-time jobs and be sending our kids to daycare, but...
Why You NEED to Momcation
On a whim this summer, one of my best friends and I booked flights to Orlando. We were going to surprise our other best...
When You Spend Maternity Leave With Your Husband…Twice
Somewhere in between having our first and second child, I became the breadwinner and my husband became a stay-at-home-dad. When the birth of our...
Becoming a Minimalist Mom
If there's one thing parenthood has taught me, it's "never say never."
I never thought I'd be a stay-at-home-mom.
I never thought I'd leave my career...
I Forgot What End-of-Year Teacher Tired Felt Like
Oh hey there, summer! It's nice to see you! Been awhile, huh?
If you're a teacher, or a mom, or a teacher-mom, you're probably taking...
I Suck at Life Right Now
I suck at life right now. Sharp, on-top-of-it me has been replaced with tired, forgetful me. I don't know if this is temporary or just...