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Top 9 Mom Gift Ideas for Early Holiday Shopping

11.07.24 08:24 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Top 9 Mom Gift Ideas for Early Holiday Shopping

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Working Moms

 

Every year as holidays approach, my daughter asks me what I want or need. Her love is all I need, but when she insists on giving a present, it makes me think, “What could I actually use?”. So here is my list of good choices when it comes to presenting gifts to...

Putting Patients First: A Call to Prioritize Care Over Corporate Greed

09.26.24 09:30 AM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Putting Patients First: A Call to Prioritize Care Over Corporate Greed

In today’s healthcare landscape, the tension between patient care and corporate profit has never been more palpable. As providers, we are often caught in the crossfire, striving to deliver the best possible care while navigating the pressures of a profit-driven system. But...

A Letter to My Friends who are Sending their Kids off to College 

08.25.24 01:26 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
A Letter to My Friends who are Sending their Kids off to College 


I had recently reached out to a bestie from high school and she is really struggling. After watching her struggle with infertility for so many years, followed by the joy of having not one, but two beautiful babies on the same day, we all knew as the years flew by, how hard it would be to have to let...

Avaline Wines (Their Descriptions and My Humble Impressions)

08.14.24 11:01 AM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Avaline Wines (Their Descriptions and My Humble Impressions)

Here is the Quick Rundown of Avaline's Current Wine Selection!


All of these wines are available online, but you can also find 

some of them at stores such as Whole Foods and Total Wine. 


The Reds

Lambrusco- A fun, fizzy Italian red that's perfect for sipping in every season. Ours is bubbl...

Working Moms in Healthcare~Unique Challanges we Face & How to Tackle Them

08.09.24 11:15 AM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Working Moms in Healthcare~Unique Challanges we Face & How to Tackle Them

As working moms in healthcare, we face unique challenges compared to other working moms. 




Here are some of the key differences:


Demanding and Unpredictable Hours: Healthcare professionals often work long, irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This unpredictability can ma...

Alone does not have to equal Lonely

08.04.24 03:20 PM - By Adrienne Towsen - Comment(s)
Alone does not have to equal Lonely


As a single mom who is now an empty nester, I am often asked if I am lonely. I will admit, it was a tough transition at first, but now it is my new normal. I actually enjoy time to myself, and I feel that this is in large part due to the fact that I spend most of my days interacting with lots of peo...

Stress During Hard Economic Times

07.12.24 07:54 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Stress During Hard Economic Times

Stress during tough economic times is a common experience, and it’s essential to manage it effectively. Here are some practical tips to help you cope:


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Pause but Don’t Panic:

Negative news about the economy can be overwhelming. Stay informed but avoid getting caught up in doom-and-gloom hype. High anxi...

A Letter to our Kids

07.01.24 12:00 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
A Letter to our Kids

To Our Sons and Daughters (A letter from your busy working mom)

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As a working mom, I want to share some heartfelt advice with you. Life can be busy and challenging but remember that you’re never alone. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way:


Balance: Finding balance between work, family,...

Maternity Leave! Know Your Rights!

06.25.24 05:14 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Maternity Leave! Know Your Rights!



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Maternity leave rights in the United States vary based on federal and state laws. Here’s what you need to know:

 

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA):

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-The FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for specific family and medical reasons, including c...

Navigating Health Care Insurance

05.20.24 12:29 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Navigating Health Care Insurance
Navigating insurance for children can be overwhelming, but here are some essential tips for parents (these tips can also be helpful for assisting our aging parents and also ourselves) ....



Understand Coverage Options: Familiarize yourself with available insurance options. These may include employer-s...

Helping your Teen Heal from a Broken Heart

05.05.24 09:00 AM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Helping your Teen Heal from a Broken Heart

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:




  1. Give Them Space and Time:

    • Understand that there isn’t a specifi...

Ten Ways to Teach your Kids Humility

05.02.24 02:40 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Ten Ways to Teach your Kids Humility

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...

5 Tips to Avoid Working Mom Guilt!

04.25.24 03:30 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
5 Tips to Avoid Working Mom Guilt!




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:


  1. Forgive Yourself: Recognize that you’re making choices based on your circumstances. ...

How to Calmly Coach your Teenager with Driving

04.22.24 05:31 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
How to Calmly Coach your Teenager with Driving



Teaching your teenager how to drive can be both rewarding and stressful. As a parent, here are seven tips to make the process less nerve-wracking and more enjoyable:

  1. Let Them Take the First Step:

    • Some teens are eager to get behind the wheel as soon as they’re legally allowed, while...

What to do with the Kids in the Summer!

04.19.24 02:30 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
What to do with the Kids in the Summer!


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...

Highlight on Avaline Wines

03.25.24 02:31 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Highlight on Avaline Wines




It's pretty apparent us Working Moms enjoy wine! I have spent a long time studying wine, tasting wine, and truly appreciating it. I have said it before, it's like travel in a glass. The same grape varietal when planted in different terroirs will yi...

The Social Media Struggle 

03.13.24 02:59 PM - By Adrienne Towsen - Comment(s)
The Social Media Struggle 

Who remembers life before social media? Most of us moms do, but it's amazing to think that our kids do not. Of course technology advances at warped speed these days which means our kids are growing up in a world which would have been foreign to us at their age. One of the most significant changes ou...

Cherishing Time

03.06.24 04:00 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Cherishing Time



Time is a weird thing.... sometimes we want it to speed up, and sometimes we want it to slow down. When we are young, busy, and stressed, we want time to move forward to easier moments in the future. When we are older and the days seem to be flying by, we want time to slow down. Fables speak of...

Is Online Highschool Right for Your Teen? 

02.10.24 03:58 PM - By Lisa - Comment(s)
Is Online Highschool Right for Your Teen? 




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...