Posts Tagged ‘working mothers’

Working Vs. Stay-at-Home Mom War Rages On

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The opt-out revolution.  The mommy war.  Mommy war prisoners.  The mommy brain.  The working-mom quandary.  The soccer-mom movement.  Choice feminism.  The right to choose. No, we are not talking about abortion or adoption.  We are talking about a new era of happy homemakers encouraging other mommies to raise their own kids if they can afford [...]

Reflections of a Working Mom – 35 Years Later

Reflections of a Working Mom

It is hard to believe that it has been thirty-five years since I made the decision to go back to work, to be a so called, “working mom.”  As I reflect back upon that decision I can even remember the day that I brought the subject up to my husband.  I remember being nervous.  Would he think it [...]

Nine Tips to Make Work at Home Work When School’s Out

Nine Tips to Make Work at Home Work When School’s Out

At the beginning of this year, I took the plunge to do what I’ve wanted to since my first child was born, be a work at home mom.  I quit my job as a paralegal at a law firm to concentrate on running my combination freelance paralegal and writing business.  For the first few months, [...]

Should I Merge Back into the Fast Lane or Meander the Back Roads After Baby?

Should I Merge Back into the Fast Lane

The decision to re-enter the work force after having a baby is by no means an easy one for anyone to make.  If you truly need the extra income to make ends meet, the decision is made for you. You must return to your workplace as soon as possible to earn income for the new addition regardless of any [...]

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