We all know those days when we are frazzled, at our wits end, and need a break before the proverbial lid explodes off the pot. The emotional demands of a working mom are multifaceted and can be quite taxing.
We all know those days when we are frazzled, at our wits end, and need a break before the proverbial lid explodes off the pot. The emotional demands of a working mom are multifaceted and can be quite taxing.
Dealing with a broken heart can be tough for teenagers, and as a parent, it’s natural to want to support them during this challenging time.
Here are some helpful strategies to assist your teenager in coping with heartbreak:
Give Them Space and Time:
Teaching humility to children is essential for their character development, otherwise we all know those people who never learned to be grateful and never feel that they have enough. It's one thing to be determined to succeed at something, but it's another thing to never feel satisfied, even with sma...
As a working mom, guilt can weigh heavily on your shoulders as you strive to balance career responsibilities with family duties. Here are some strategies to help you cope with that working mom’s guilt:
Forgive Yourself: Recognize that you’re making choices based on your circumstances. ...
Let Them Take the First Step:
It's that time of year!! So many of us struggle to decide what our kids will do over summer break when we are still working! Although mine is 16 and hopefully will be partially employed, there are many other moms out there tha...
Our journey to a virtual school was a long one. It's definitely not for everyone. It takes a personality that can stay focused and be responsible. It also needs to be said that WHATEVER you decide to do as a parent, It's YOUR decision. Do what your...
My baby is now 15 going on 16 this year. She had been asking for years to have her room updated. As I looked at the childhood remnants of her bedroom, I knew she needed something that fit her age group. The blue walls, the ceiling lined with color changing LED lights, and the sheets wit...
My daughter Maggie loves pumpkin spice and everything nice..... so when she surprised me with eggs, bacon, a pumpkin-cream muffin, and a pumpkin spiced latte on the morning of August 30, 2023, I just smiled. It was sooooo sweet of her to do that for me. She's an amazing cook!
I realized everywh...
We all remember when we were that age. No one wants to stand out and be different in a negative light, especially when you are a teenager. Here is the stepwise approach to managing this common dermatologic annoyance.
Firstly, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," as best stated...
It hit me a few days ago when I was talking to a colleague at work about our career paths. He said "I have a history of severe depression. Why in the world did I pick a career where people are whining and complaining all the time?" (He is a former surgical Physician Assistant). He did go o...
I don't know what happened. As I've gotten older, I have less of a filter on my mouth. I also have more confidence and less patience. For example: I'm in a packed grocery store and the woman in front of me checking out is having a conversation with the cashier like she's at a local happy-hour, compl...
How many of us feel like this??
Pulled in nine million directions, we work all day, then come home and work some more. Cook, laundry, clean, taxi service to everywhere, and not to forget we are the endless money access mach...
As much as I want to say chocolate and red wine, I know this may not be the most popular answer.........
According to a poll by Forbes Magazine, working moms want 3 things:
1) Flexibility:
This was 70% of the vote in this poll. Not all careers have the ability to function completely remote, but when we...
Top 10 Gift Ideas for Working Moms
Every year as Mother’s Day approaches, my daughter asks me what I want or need. Her love is all...
We all have those moments when the passive aggressive police come out and try to get under your skin. Remember: passive-aggressive behavior is driven by the feeling of being powerless. Don't feed into it because it will only encourage their behavior. It gives them what they want—to fe...
Working moms, no matter where they are, could always use help in lowering stress and anxiety. There are many studies out there that conclude the more organized you are, the less stressed our days will be. That being said, why not plan to have our days a little more ma...
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