Let's put mommy guilt in its place.
Well, I have recovered from the turmoil of having to find a new job. I am happily employed at a new company that brings new challenges. What started as a stressful and depressing situation has morphed into great changes for my family! First – thank you to everyone that offered tips and advice! You were [...]
I am all for employers flexing and being creative with their new-parent workers, but full-time infant care in your cubicle? I simply can’t imagine it. For the first year of our daughter’s life, my husband worked from home most days and cared for Cassie. But when she cried, pooped, threw up, or did your average [...]
After a week at home with the fam, I returned to my daily working life today. All I can say is “YIKES!” It was a crazy Monday with back-to-back meetings, a tsunami of emails, papers and packages piled up on my desk, and team members trying to catch me up. I didn’t even get my [...]
It’s been a few days since I’ve had a chance to check up on my favorite blogs/sites. So tonight, with hubby gone on a business trip and baby-girl snoozing soundly, I’ve caught up. Let me share with you a brief roundup of the best stuff I found: Ever thought about saying “see ya” to The [...]
Working parents who take an active role at home tend to be better managers at the office, according to a new study as reported today in Forbes. Researchers interviewed hundreds of managers and executives about their home lives. They also discussed the participants’ work performance with coworkers, bosses, and direct reports. “Those who were committed [...]
I’ve spent a lot of time around toddlers lately. Recently, I hosted my two-year-old nephew for a few days, and I currently am on a trip with my daughter to Grandma’s house. Several times in the past few weeks I’ve thought, “Wow. I wish I could react to life’s little challenges by throwing myself on [...]
