Tag: working moms
A Note of Encouragement For All Moms
From the time I was in first grade, I knew I was meant to be a teacher. It is all I ever wanted to...
Work & Motherhood: All the Variations + What We LOVE and...
A couple days ago I received an email from the school district reminding me that school starts in 17 days.
Seventeen days.
Now, there are two...
5 Evening and Weekend Activities for Kids in Iowa City
Do you ever feel like all you do is work, get your kids, make supper, clean up, and start the bedtime routine? Weekdays can...
The Struggle is Real: A New Working Mom’s Perspective
I grew up with a stay at home mom. While she worked for a bit after I was born, the years that I remember...
Confessions of a Work Outside the Home Mom
I am a work outside the home mom. Notice I do not say "working mom" because ever since spending twelve weeks at home caring...
My Busy, Busy Life: Slowing Down and Stressing Less
I love summer and everything about it. I love being able to go swimming at the pool any day we want to. I love...
The Ultimate Struggle…Returning to Work as a New Mom
I can remember playing “school” with a friend during my childhood years. I wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Today, that...
5 Myths About Moms Who Work Outside The Home
“Mama, what is your job?” My daughter asked me this question last night as I was loading the dishwasher after dinner. I told her...
5 Myths About Work at Home Moms
I’m about 13 years into my career (boy, that makes me feel old!) and I’ve been working at home for eight of those years....
What to Expect When Maternity Leave Ends
Maternity leave is glorious. Not glamorous by any means, but glorious for sure. I think all working moms agree that maternity leave is never...