Let's put mommy guilt in its place.
Guest Post by Joline Godfrey One outcome of the 2008 economic meltdown was that moms (and dads) began to think about how to help their kids acquire enough financial literacy so that they would not make some of the mistakes that swept through homes in the years leading up to the housing crash. Suddenly terms [...]
Someone I know, like and respect very much asked me if she could write a few guest posts for this blog. I agreed, because she is a fantastic storyteller and has totally legit reasons for keeping her identity private. So we’re calling her posts “Tales from the Family Crypt.” Read her first post here. Feel [...]
This guest post shows you why “mommy brain” is not helping your paycheck. Use Pat’s tips to negotiate a bigger raise and recognition for your hard work. By Pat Katepoo There’s a surprisingly simple memory aid I want to tell you about that could stoke your salary at performance review time. It’s built on a [...]
Someone I know, like and respect very much asked me if she could write a few guest posts for this blog. I agreed, because she is a fantastic storyteller and has totally legit reasons for keeping her identity private. So we’re calling her posts “Tales from the Family Crypt.” Feel free to comment away (anonymously, [...]
By Heather Stegal Once you’ve found out you’re pregnant and the initial excitement has subsided, it’s time to start thinking about preparing for your maternity leave of absence from work. I’m a firm believer that’s it’s NEVER too early to start preparing for your leave both literally and mentally. (Side note… I’m also a proponent [...]
By Hallie Crawford Career-oriented moms have a unique challenge. We want to fill those “supermom” shoes but also have a rewarding, fulfilling career. We work 40+ hours a week, come home and want to be a perfect mom and wife, all while staying on top of everything in the household and trying to find some [...]
Another fine guest post from our reader Sydney. We might have to make this a regular thing. – Susan This morning kicked me in the teeth. I can pick up the phone and call my mother if I feel a need to complain about it, though. The truth is, I’ve been asking for it. I [...]
WMAG reader Sydney recently left a thoughtful and poignant comment on an old post about post-maternity leave travel. I thought her comment deserved its own guest post, which she generously agreed to. So here’s Sydney’s conundrum — can you offer her any advice or support? – Susan When my daughter was born, I had another [...]
The following is a totally unsolicited (but most welcome) guest post from my coworker, who just started her first week back from maternity leave and already has some things to get off her chest about working motherhood. I say, bring it on! — Susan By Jacquelyn Baker Full disclosure, I am now a working mom [...]
This guest post addresses the much-coveted yet elusive situation for many working moms: the (decently paying) part-time gig. By Pat Katepoo Years before the Great Recession shattered the country’s economy, I worked part-time in three different professional roles. It was a close-to-perfect blend of career challenge and family life flexibility. Even with the hit in income. [...]
