Tag: working moms

Unexpected Hard Days in the Life of a Working Mom

I've been a full-time working outside the home, daycare-using mom for about 18 months now. Most days, I'm content with my situation, but every...
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Let’s Talk About “Working Dads”

Let's talk about working dads for sec here. Now, I know that term is a little weird. Truth is, most dads work (92.8%, to...
One Year In: Reflections on Daycare and Work

One Year In: Reflections on Daycare and Work

"You hold him for every nap?" One of my son's new daycare teachers shook her head in disbelief, raising her eyebrow. "We’ll have to...

5 Not-So-Obvious Tips to Transition to Work After Maternity Leave

We know it is true—America is super far behind when it comes to maternity leave. Many mamas need to work, whether they want to...

Maternity Leave in America — It’s Time to Do Better Than...

My question was answered exactly the way I expected, but still, it was disappointing—an unwelcome splash of cold water in the face. “So, I...