Comments on: A working mom seeks balance

By: Shana

Shana — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:31:40 +0000

One thing that helps me a lot is teleworking. With today’s technology I can connect to my organization’s secure network and log into a remote computer from home. If I couldn’t work from home a couple days a week I would have gone part-time, at least for a while, after my son was born and maternity leave ended. It would have been a financial hit but the mommy guilt was killing me as it was.

By: Dating your kids: Highly recommended

Dating your kids: Highly recommended — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:03:05 +0000

[...] We had such a wonderful day. I highly recommend trying to find a way to have some quality one-one-one time with each of your kids. The activities do not have to be expensive. Things like a walk in the woods, a visit to the beach, or a pick nick in the park, can be wonderful ways to spend some time together. At a time when I was really starting to feel overwhelmed, this day and this alone time with each of my kids really helped to rejuvenate me and restore some balance in my life. [...]

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Twitted by canadianfamily — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:36:04 +0000

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By: Attachment parenting is not… | PhD in Parenting

Attachment parenting is not… | PhD in Parenting — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:56:08 +0000

[...] Attachment parenting is not impossible for working parents. [...]

By: Benefits of Co-Sleeping | PhD in Parenting

Benefits of Co-Sleeping | PhD in Parenting — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:28:06 +0000

[...] working parents to connect with their child: As I mentioned in my post about finding balance as a working mom, I have heard so many working parents complain about how little time they have with their kids [...]

By: jeri

jeri — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:55:23 +0000

I completely relate to you, Sarah Jo. For though, I think it’s Mommy Anxiety. I feel anxious at work because I want to be home with the kids. I get a total of 2.5 hours in the evening time on the week nights between picking the kids up from daycare and putting them to bed. How can that be enough time?

By: Sarah Jo

Sarah Jo — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:31:57 +0000

I used to think I was getting Mommy guilt, but now I fear it is more Mommy resentment. I’m becoming more resentful of my job because it takes me away from the things I love more: family (keeps me from my son, which then makes less time for my hubby), making things, taking care of myself, pampering myself. The irony of it is that I am working so I can have nice (materialistic) things, enjoy European vacations, treat myself to a massage or pampering every now and then….but I never have time for these things because I work.

By: Do Over Day | PhD in Parenting

Do Over Day | PhD in Parenting — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:00:23 +0000

[...] I think that most of what I got right can be rolled into parenting according to my instincts and in line with the attachment parenting philosophy while still striving to maintain balance in my life. [...]

By: What is attachment parenting? | PhD in Parenting

What is attachment parenting? | PhD in Parenting — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:12:51 +0000

[...] Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life: It is easier to be emotionally responsive when you feel in balance. Create a support network, set realistic goals, put people before things, and don’t be afraid to say “no”. Recognize individual needs within the family and meet them to the greatest extent possible without compromising your physical and emotional health. Be creative, have fun with parenting, and take time to care for yourself. (See also my post on achieving balance as a working mom). [...]

By: Benefits of Co-Sleeping « PhD in Parenting Blog

Benefits of Co-Sleeping « PhD in Parenting Blog — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:06:13 +0000