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Have a meal on the table in less than 30 minutes. READ MORE
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With Sandy top of mind this week, I wondered how working moms affected by the storm were dealing with the responsibilities of work and family when potentially faced with no electricity—and no ... READ MORE
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When you’re on maternity leave, you eventually have to go back to work. But before you do, there’s seemingly a lot to do—choosing child care, figuring out where you’ll pump at the office, and ... READ MORE
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Where you work has a big impact on your life as a working mama. To understand just what makes a company mom-friendly, I spoke with Jennifer Owens, editorial director of Working Mother and ... READ MORE
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This week’s news about infant sleep training reminded me of my own sleep-deprived first year as a mom. My son was not a great sleeper. In fact, he was a terrible sleeper. I had heard from ... READ MORE
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Even though I’ve been getting up before work to exercise since April, I still struggle to actually get out of bed when the alarm goes off. Struggle doesn’t quite cover it: I dread getting out ... READ MORE
breastfeeding-education
What does it mean to be a feminist? It means kicking the can down the road so other women can live their best lives.  Whether you identify as a feminist or not, you’ve absolutely benefitted ... READ MORE
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Many moms think they have to throw in the breastfeeding towel when it’s time to return to work. Not so! With just a little planning and commitment, plus our step-by-step primer, you’ll be ... READ MORE
I had a conversation recently with a fellow working mama and good friend who has a daughter around my son’s age. She was telling me about her daughter’s first haircut—an event she’s been ... READ MORE
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This Monday Yahoo announced that 37-year-old Marissa Mayer would be its new president and CEO. The very same day, Mayer revealed she was pregnant—she’s due to have a baby boy in October— and ... READ MORE