I recently came across a tweet that called for the rejection of the term “working mom”: I’m in full rejection of the term “working mom.” 1. All mothers work. 2. Never heard of a “working dad.” — June Diane Raphael (@MsJuneDiane) November 4, 2018 This […]
Every working mom I know works the equivalent of at least two full-time jobs. Our situations are all different, but no matter the circumstances, there’s no denying that our plates are overflowing. Some days are harder than others. Some days, you need a little extra […]
I remember being dragged along to one of my younger brothers’ hockey practices when I was a teenager. It was a weeknight, and a mom walked in to the rink, clearly having come straight from work. She was dressed in a suit and heels, and […]
Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how difficult it would be for me to go back to work after maternity leave. I’ve done it three times. Each time, as my return date drew closer, my worry and dread mounted – and I […]
Being a working mom presents a unique set of challenges. The balance of work, family, relationships, managing a household, and trying to squeeze in a little bit of time for yourself is difficult – to say the least! In my experience, the balance is […]
Today I wanted to get a little more personal, and talk about an issue that I know so many of us struggle with – balance. Whether you’re a working mom, a stay-at-home mom, a work-at-home mom, or some combination of the above, finding the right […]
I’ve been a working Mom and I’ve been a quasi-stay-at-home Mom (I’m in Canada and have three kids, which means I’ve had three year-long maternity leaves). Both can be wonderful, and both can be difficult – in very different ways. Being a working mom comes […]
As featured on: “The obligation for working mothers is a very precise one: the feeling that one ought to work as if one did not have children, while raising one’s children as if one did not have a job” – Annabel Crabb Our mothers […]
Hi! I’m Laura. My husband and I are juggling two busy professional careers while raising three kids – two boys, ages 8 and 6, and 3 year old girl. I love organizing and crave quiet, which is often at odds with our very busy family. My goal with this blog is to create a resource for all of us to quiet the chaos in our lives, to give us back the time and energy to focus on what’s important. Thanks for joining me!
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