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4 Lifelong Lessons Children Learn From Their Working Moms
It’s an outdated belief that children of working mothers would be better off if one parent stayed home. In fact, 60% of U.S. adults continue to be that this is true. However, research has proven otherwise. Children whose moms worked actually develop the following lifelong lessons. 1. They’re more successful in their careers. A 2015 international study from the Harvard Business School found that “Women whose moms worked outside the home are more likely to have jobs themselves, are more likely to hold supervisory responsibility at those jobs, and earn higher wages than women whose mothers stayed home full time.” Men are also influenced by their working mothers. As reported…
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Why You Need to Stop Complaining (And How You Can Break The Habit)
I was recently doing an inventory of the people in my life. This is occasionally something that I’ve done for years now since people come and go in our lives. It’s difficult to maintain the same friendship when someone has a full-time job, a family, and moved across the country. But, those aren’t the types of relationships that I question. It’s toxic relationships. The people who are negative and only bring you down. And, the people who always complain. Of course, you can’t always eliminate these people from your life. Some of them may be immediate family members. You can, however, set boundaries and maybe don’t contact them as frequently.…
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How Working Moms Can Handle Those Unanticpated Emergencies
As if balancing your career with your family weren’t challenging enough, we also have to deal with the dreaded call from the school nurse or being told on the way to school that your child left their homework at work. But, I don’t have to tell you about that. Mothers know that no matter how organized you are, emergencies and unexpected situations are inevitable. But, how can you take care of these situations when you already have a full schedule? Prepare for the unexpected as much as possible. You can’t prepare for every emergency scenario. But, Katherine Lewis suggests in an article for The Balance Careers that you can “lessen…
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5 Ways to Harness the Power of Meditation Today
It’s not surprising that working mothers are stressed out. Managing your career and shouldering most of the child-rearing and household responsibilities isn’t just exhausting. It also puts a toll on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This eventually leads to taking out our frustrations to our loved ones or serious alignments including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, and sleep deprivation. It can also affect your memory, digestive system, and libido. You may even experience skin breakouts and hair loss. How can we counter this stress? One of the most effective, and immediate, is through meditation and relaxation. The benefits of meditation have long been studied. In fact,…
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6 Ways Working Moms Can Protect Their Time
As a working mom, I’m sorry you’re always grateful if you can find simple and practical time management tips so that you can balance the time spent at work, with your family, and to your own self-care. One of the most effective ways I’ve discovered this is to protect your time so that it’s not hijacked by others. And, here six ways you can accomplish that. 1. Put the big things in your calendar. This is time management 101. If something isn’t in your calendar then it’ doesn’t deserve any of your attention. Also, the sooner you put something in your schedule, the sooner you can properly plan your day, week,…
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Why You and Your Children Should Have a Dog
We always had dogs in our home growing up. So, it’s probably not a surprise that my siblings and I are dogs owners ourselves today. And, like most dog owners, we love our four-legged friends so much that they’re a part of the family. However, I know plenty of people who didn’t grow up around dogs. You can only imagine their reluctance when their kids start begging for the family to bring a dog into their home. Thankfully, as long as you have the time and resources, having a dog in your home is beneficial for your family. Owning a dog makes you healthier and happier. There are several scientifically…
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75 Stress and Anxiety Quotes To Help You Relax and Put Your Mind At Ease
I’m hardly surprised that most of us experience stress and anxiety on a daily basis. It’s a part of being a working mother and juggling so many responsibilities. What is concerning is that 72 percent of people who have daily stress and anxiety say it interferes with their lives at least moderately. And, when left untreated, can cause severe mental and physical alignments. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to overcome stress and anxiety. These include simple breathing exercises, meditation, exercising, learning how to say “no,” managing your time effectively, and asking for help when you need it. However, sometimes all you need are some inspiring and uplifting words…
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5 Guilt Free Ways to Say “No”
As a mom, we’re used to hearing the word “no” from our children. It can be infuriating and hurtful when they utter this two-letter word. But, I feel that they’re actually on to something. This doesn’t mean letting them play hooky from school or neglecting their responsibilities like homework or chores. What we can learn from our children is how to say “no” without feeling guilty. If we don’t, then we’re letting others take control of our time, resources, or money. I’ll be honest. It’s still not easy to turn down a request from someone. We don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings or give the impression that their request isn’t…
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5 Things Working Moms Should Let Go
With so many responsibilities we have to worry about on a daily basis, it seems like we are always rushing from one thing to another. We never have time for ourselves to do what we love. And, we eventually feel tired, anxious, and stressed. That’s no way to live. So, maybe we all need to start letting go of some things to live a more enriched, fulfilled, and healthy life. 1. Trying to get everything done by yourself. While there are things that have to get done, sometimes we just need to let the dishes or laundry go for a night. We don’t always have to be the sole chef,…
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Teaching Your Kids to Talk About Taboo Topics
While taking a recent weekend trip to Orlando, my daughter just had to visit the Magic Kingdom, I caught up on a couple of TED Talks. Obviously, I wasn’t able to watch as many I wanted, but there one talk that really stood. It was educator Liz Kleinrock discussing how she approached the topics of racism in her fourth-grade class after one student asked, “Why are some people racist?” This prompted another student, to respond with this, “Maybe some people don’t like black people because their skin is the color of poop.” As a parent or teacher, there will be times when we’ll have these uncomfortable conversations with children. And,…
