Here’s a fun topic: what are your best daycare tips for working moms? What are the things that only friends will tell you about daycare (such as dress your child as cute as possible); what have you learned the hard way by the way of daycare tips? When readers were discussing baby clothing and daycare … Read More about Daycare Tips for Working Moms FROM Working Moms
Your Kids’ Activities, Overscheduling, and Working Parents
A reader wondered, “Kat, could we do a discussion on overparenting/overscheduling when a working mom?”
Registry – Baby Carriers and Baby Wearing Resources
Welcome to installment five of our registry for working moms: baby wearing gear! Baby wearing is a must for urban moms and other moms who do a lot of walking — but which are the best? What accessories? And where should you find them? We’ve already talked about carseats and strollers, cribs and sleeping gear, and now: carriers for … Read More about Registry – Baby Carriers and Baby Wearing Resources
Job and Career Changes After Baby: Did You Make Changes? How?
2018 Update: We still think this is a great discussion of career changes after baby — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of The Mommy Effect study and whether women have an unrealistic view of working motherhood. Ladies, have you made career changes after having your baby? If so, … Read More about Job and Career Changes After Baby: Did You Make Changes? How?
Toys, Birthdays, and Experiences
It is my eldest’s birthday today (happy 4th, Jack!), so I thought it might be a great time to have a discussion about birthdays, toys, and experiences. More and more of my friends are telling me that they are purposely not buying presents for their kids, and instead planning experiences like trips, concerts, etc. At 4, he’s … Read More about Toys, Birthdays, and Experiences
“The Best 15 Minutes of My Day”: How Do You Find Time to Spend With Your Kids?
How do you find time to spend with your kids? Does “15 minutes a day” sound realistic, sad, or like great quality time?
Your Laziest Mom Hacks
What are your laziest/smartest mom hacks? What are your best tips for getting stuff done around the house in “unperfect” ways? Some readers seemed miffed by my posts on photo organization and organizing kids’ clothes — but I am faaaar from perfect, and hate to give that impression. (Sorry, ladies!) Of course I’m going to write a … Read More about Your Laziest Mom Hacks
How Do You Share Parenting Duties with Your Spouse?
Are you an “equal parent” with your partner? What steps did you take to make that happen — and what happened organically?
Registry: Baby Clothes
2017 Update: We still stand by this advice on what should moms register for baby clothes— links have also been updated below. Welcome to installment three of our registry for working moms: general baby clothes. What should new moms register for clothes for their baby? Which are your favorite brands and types of baby clothing — and have … Read More about Registry: Baby Clothes
Pumping When You’re Traveling for Work
I am far from an expert on traveling for work — particularly while pumping. In fact, I’ve done it exactly twice: once with Jack (for a whirlwind trip to Seattle for a speaking engagement) and once with Harry (for a whirlwind trip to Chicago for an alumni conference). And: what a PITA. Both times, the … Read More about Pumping When You’re Traveling for Work
Hiding a Baby Bump — The Second Time Around
What clothes best hide a baby bump — particularly if it’s your second child and you feel like you’re showing before you’d like to share the news? We’ve talked here about how to work through your first trimester — and over at Corporette we’ve talked about ways to hide a baby bump — but it’s been far … Read More about Hiding a Baby Bump — The Second Time Around
Secondary Infertility: Dealing with Your Emotions at Work
If you’ve planned on adding a second child to your family but have had trouble conceiving (also known as secondary infertility), how do you deal with your emotions at work when no one in your office knows what you’re going through? Reader A wonders… I am dealing with a difficult situation and I was wondering if you … Read More about Secondary Infertility: Dealing with Your Emotions at Work