The Surprising Things that Happened When I Went Back to Work
After nearly five years staying at home with my kids, last summer I went back to work. I hadn’t planned…
Tag Archives: working moms
6 Ways to Really Help Out a Working Mom
It’s World Breastfeeding Week, an annual celebration we honor here on Mumbling Mommy in support of moms globally. The theme for…
What We Get Wrong about Newborns
My beautiful daughter Teagan was born on November 4th, the newest addition to our combined family of seven people. Teagan…
A Mom’s Guide to Life After Maternity Leave
Planning to return to life after maternity leave is usually difficult for moms – but so many of us have to go…
Why the U.S. is Last in Maternity Leave — and Why No One Cares
Did you know that the U.S. is one of only two countries in the developed world to NOT provide paid…
Four Reasons Moms Make Great Coworkers
When you work at home, the occasional face-to-face meeting with the people you usually email all day long is refreshing.…
One Year of Freelance Writing: Things I’ve Learned
I’ve just hit my one-year mark as a freelance writer. Prior to embarking on this new venture, I spent my…
Much Coffee Needed: A Day in the Life of a Mom of Two Toddlers
I am a stay-at-home mom. Still fairly new to the scene, my venture of being home with my children began…
The Mythology of Having it All
Keeping my 5-year-old company while I work. Can women really have it all? This question is a recent media obsession,…
Why Workplace Flexibility Makes Economic Sense
Workplace flexibility would bring more money to businesses, families There are moms that work, and moms that stay at home.…
