I recently had the chance to participate in an interview focused on Career Advice for COVID-19 with the working parent-friendly community, Kunik. They let me share some of the video responses below where I give advice on some specific questions posed, which I know that many in my audience...
By: Anna Williams Last week in part 1 of our working mother advice mini-series, we talked about the challenge of juggling work, kids at home at the end of summer, and back-to-school prep all in the busy month of August. Here are a few more thoughts on getting ready for the new school year and...
In the U.S. labor force today, women comprise 47% of workers. Among mothers with children younger than 18, more than 75% have full-time careers. Being a working mom may be the norm nowadays, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy or stress-free, especially during seasons of transition, like the...
I invite you to take this moment to dream about your ideal working mom lifestyle. Not sure where to start? Follow these steps to help create your vision. Assess What Your Personal and Professional Values Are What is important to you? When you are envisioning your ideal working mom lifestyle know...
I am on vacation. Right now. It’s great sitting on the beach each day with the kiddos digging hole after hole. But sometimes while gazing out at the ocean I begin to worry about things in my life. I don’t want to spend my vacation worrying about anything. I want to spend my vacation enjoying...
Summer is a special time that you deserve to take advantage of. You’ve worked so hard over the past year, survived the holidays and maybe even some big birthdays. Now is a time to celebrate all of your achievements with a little rest and relaxation. It’s summer time. Get out there and really...
Have you ever been asked “How do you do it all”? For me this question sets off many emotional triggers, like: “Wow! You think I’m doing that well?” - I’m proud “You think I do “it” all?” – I’m shocked “Have there been times when you thought I didn’t “do it all”? – I’m worried “What’s the big...
Feel stuck? Choose to become unstuck. Have you ever felt stuck in a job, with a daycare, or just in a bad situation? It's a sinking feeling when you feel like there's no way out. But we have good news! In this month’s Working Mom chat Dana and Lizzy will talk about how you always have a choice...
"Work-life balance" is an overused phrase that unrealistically reinforces an idea that equal parts of work and life are the goal. They're not. Today we know that work is a part of life and that we are constantly juggling them both. While in some ways this is exciting and wonderful, in others it's...
Welcome to the first post in our monthly InPower Working Mom Chat series! Today Lizzy and Dana will talk about how important it is to get grounded and CLEAR as a working mom, for the sake of yourself, your family and your work! - InPower Editors Come join us Wednesday, November 12th at 1:00PM EST...
