At some point in your professional career, you might have felt guilty, inferior or even embarrassed when your role as a mom took priority over your...
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How to Budget for a New Baby
You’re probably already well aware that babies cost a lot of money. Between diapers, car seats, childcare and food, trying to estimate costs and...
Continue ReadingStaying Engaged at Work While Struggling With a Personal Hardship
Certain life events can make getting out of bed feel impossible, and leave even the most career-focused person completely disengaged from their job....
Continue ReadingSetting Work Boundaries for Holidays & Vacations
Remember, back when you were interviewing for your job, how delighted you were about the number of paid holidays and vacation days you’d be getting?...
Continue ReadingChecklist: Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
As the end of your maternity leave draws near, you’ll need to start preparations for returning to work. There are a lot of moving parts to this...
Continue ReadingWhen To Consider Using FMLA Leave (Besides After You’ve Had A Baby)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is often discussed in the context of maternity leave because a woman who physically gives birth needs between...
Continue ReadingA Guide to Unplugging From Work During Maternity Leave
Before going out on maternity leave, there is so much preparation you have to do to ensure all of your work is covered and nothing gets overlooked...
Continue ReadingWhen Your New Job Isn’t What You Thought It Would Be
A lot goes into accepting a job offer, and in most circumstances, it’s not a decision that’s made on a whim. Throughout the interview and negotiation...
Continue ReadingCommon Myths Moms Tell Themselves About What Professionalism Means
You already know that motherhood comes with a lot of mom-guilt and that it’s doubled when you’re a mom who works outside the home because you have...
Continue ReadingWorking Through Major Life Transitions: Divorce
Divorce impacts two of the biggest buckets of your life: career and motherhood. In addition to the economic impact of divorce, the emotional stress...
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