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Enjoyment: Live in the Moment
When was the last time you slowed down and really enjoyed something? For many women, this is a luxury we feel we said goodbye to back in our school years! So how do we invite that joyfulness back into our lives in the midst of everything else we’re… Read More
Summer Like a Kid Again
Summer is supposed to be a “carefree” time, but for most working moms, there’s nothing carefree about the crunch of kid activities, organizing childcare, vacation planning, and—before you know it—getting ready for school to start again. This is the reality of “mom summer," but "mom summer" doesn't… Read More
Diapers and Deadlines: Working from Home
The moment I saw the word "Pregnant" on my Clearblue test, I could almost hear my brain click over into a new gear. This baby wasn't a surprise. My husband and I had just started trying that month, so we knew there was a chance our journey into… Read More
Savor the Rest of Summer
Summer is supposed to be a “carefree” time, but for most working moms, there’s nothing carefree about the crunch of kid activities, organizing childcare, vacation-planning, and—before you know it—getting ready for school to start again. This is the reality of “mom summer," but "mom summer" doesn't have to… Read More
The Plates DO Crash
As a workplace woman, I should be able to list "Professional Plate Spinner" on my resume. I think that working moms with children of any age will agree with me. And women who aren't parents, but are pouring their time and talent into volunteer activities or leadership in social, business,… Read More
Corporate Balance Empowerment Rocks
Balancing career and family is a struggle that all working parents face. With meetings, projects, and clients competing with playdates, school activities, and quality time spent with your children, it’s no surprise that parents are often left feeling conflicted about deciding how to divvy up their day. What… Read More
Life Changed Your Plans:: Finding Contentment
How many times do we let circumstances get the best of us? We all know life is unpredictable and does not function according to our plan. For Denny Slaton, this couldn’t be more true. Now, when Denny reflects on where God has brought her, she sees the lessons… Read More
Grow your faith: words from the wise
Since we began our Wednesday Interview series, we’ve talked to dozens of amazing women of God, and we’ve been privileged to share their wisdom with you. Today, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite quotes – from women in all areas of the workforce – about what has… Read More
Does Working Mom = Massive Guilt?
Meet Tracy Thomas, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Bright Hope, wife of Tojy and mother to Soraya, Caleb and Zachary. Tracy has been a working woman since her teens – she paid for college working at carnivals every summer (as a “carnie” she likes to call it), selling… Read More
Spiritual Truths For Working Moms
Are you mom enough? That’s what Time magazine asked this week in a controversial cover article. The article focused on a certain style of parenting called “attachment parenting,” but I’m more interested in the approach than in the subject matter. That question is the worst kind of conversation… Read More
Friday Favorites
A happy belated International Women’s Day to all of you ladies! If you missed the holiday yesterday, don’t worry. We’re giving you permission to celebrate it one day late. After all, March is actually Women’s History Month. The Funny Video of the Week [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFD-kgQxnI[/youtube] “The Wife Song,” by… Read More