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11/27/2018 · 67 Comments · by CorporetteMoms Staff

Deciding on Baby’s Last Name: Experiences from Four Moms

Mom Issues | family names· posts

Did you and your partner have trouble deciding on baby’s last name? If you took your partner’s name, was it with future kids in mind? If you and your partner have different names, what last name does your child have?

01/16/2018 · 9 Comments · by Kate Antoniades

What to Do When You Don’t Like Your Kid’s Friends’ Parents

Mom Issues | adult friendships· mom friends· posts

How do you handle it when you don’t like your kid’s friends’ parents? What about when it’s the other way around — when your kid isn’t exactly fond of the children of your mom friends? In the past we’ve talked about finding mom friends and working moms and playdates (as well as friends with MLM businesses, which … Read More about What to Do When You Don’t Like Your Kid’s Friends’ Parents

12/13/2017 · 17 Comments · by Kat

How to Deal with Sleep Deprivation as a Working Mom

How to Share Parenting Duties· Mom Issues | posts· sleep

Here’s a fun topic for today, ladies: What are your best tips for dealing with sleep deprivation as a working mom? Do you nap at work? Do you have a system worked out with your partner for sharing this parenting duty (such as where one of you “falls on the sword” to deal with the … Read More about How to Deal with Sleep Deprivation as a Working Mom

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01/03/2017 · 66 Comments · by Kate Antoniades

How to Save Money on Baby Gear

Gear· Mom Issues· Parenting | budgets· posts

When you’re pregnant, it can be overwhelming just thinking about all the stuff you’ll have to buy and get ready — but thankfully, parents can find plenty of ways to save money on baby gear. Before you run out to start your registry at a baby gear superstore like Babies “R” Us or Buy Buy Baby — or … Read More about How to Save Money on Baby Gear

12/14/2016 · 29 Comments · by Kat

Do, Delegate, NOPE: Holiday Edition

Lifestyle· Mom Issues· Work-Life Balance | holidays· posts

Holidays can be extra tough on working moms — CorporetteMoms readers discussed what they DO themselves, what holiday tasks they DELEGATE… and which holiday tasks just get a big ol’ NOPE.

12/07/2016 · 19 Comments · by Kat

Seasonal Decor — and Working Moms

Household· Lifestyle· Mom Issues | holidays· posts

2017 Update: We still stand by this advice on seasonal decor and working moms. Since it’s that time of year, you may also want to check out our posts on holiday business etiquette. Ladies, how much do you get into seasonal decor around the house? Do you feel like seasonal decor is harder in some ways for working … Read More about Seasonal Decor — and Working Moms

11/29/2016 · 14 Comments · by Kate Antoniades

Get Better Sleep as a Working Mom by Using These 6 Baby Sleep Tips

Mom Issues | posts· sleep

2017 Update: We stand by these sleep tips for working mothers, but you may also want to check out our most recent discussion of how to deal with sleep deprivation as a working mom. If you search on Amazon for “baby sleep advice” books, you’ll find more than 200 of them. Google “baby sleep advice” … Read More about Get Better Sleep as a Working Mom by Using These 6 Baby Sleep Tips

08/31/2016 · 33 Comments · by Kat

How to Make Mornings Easier As a Working Mom

Lifestyle· Mom Issues· Work-Life Balance· Working Mom | morning routine· morning routines· mornings· posts· routines

It’s every working mom’s goal: to make mornings easier, both for YOU and for the family/kids. So how do you do it? What hacks and tips have you found? What are you considering? Psst: you may want to check out our latest discussion on breakfast and the working mom. In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg shares … Read More about How to Make Mornings Easier As a Working Mom

08/24/2016 · 51 Comments · by Kat

Mommying Your Husband

Lifestyle· Mom Issues | posts· relationships

Ladies: do you struggle with mommying your husband or partner? Do you fight against it? Does he? Has it added to the stress of keeping the romance alive — or is it just one more task on your to-do list? The “helpless man” stereotype has spawned a whole genre of TV ads like this one — but do you … Read More about Mommying Your Husband

08/17/2016 · 10 Comments · by Guest Poster

How to Be a Great Part-Time Associate

Career· Mom Issues· Work-Life Balance· Working Mom | flexible work arrangements· lawyer mom· posts

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, my friend Y has had a very successful run as a part-time associate, working reduced hours (about an 80% schedule) for years now.  I asked her for some of the top tips she’s learned along the way, and she was kind enough to share her tips for both negotiating … Read More about How to Be a Great Part-Time Associate

08/10/2016 · 2 Comments · by Kat

The Best Brands for Washable Workwear

Machine-Washable Work Clothes· Mom Issues | machine washable dresses for work· machine washable workwear· posts

2017 Update: We still stand by this roundup as the go-to brands for washable workwear — links have also been updated below! We’ve been doing our Washable Workwear Wednesdays for a while now, and I’ve learned there are a few brands that one can reliably look to for washable clothes. So if you’re on the … Read More about The Best Brands for Washable Workwear

08/03/2016 · 23 Comments · by Guest Poster

Tips on Negotiating Reduced Work Hours

Career· Mom Issues· Work-Life Balance· Working Mom | flexible work arrangements· flextime· part-time hours· part-time work· posts· reduced work hours

I’ve always been in awe of one of my old friends, Y, who’s negotiated reduced work hours at numerous Big Law firms in a major market — and advanced while doing it. I reached out to her to ask for her top tips on negotiating reduced work hours and her own thoughts on the journey. Below, we present … Read More about Tips on Negotiating Reduced Work Hours

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