Work And Family

GMA's Lara Spencer: “Do the things you love and it won’t feel like work”

Melissa Dunlap — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:44:00 -0700

Lara Spencer spends her mornings as co-anchor for Good Morning America, afternoons and weekends as executive producer and host for HGTV’s Flea Market Flip, and balances the schedules of two busy kids. SheKnows caught up with her to learn how she balances family life with her career.

Telecommuting myths: Is it all it's cracked up to be?

Heather Barnett — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Many people dream of living the freelance lifestyle. A flexible schedule, more time with your family, more control over your life... But is it really that simple? We got the deets from real freelancers on the top telecommuting myths, so you can decide if it's right for you and your family.

Moms trade perfection for happiness

Jennifer Chidester — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

In the chase to balance career and kids, family and ambition, we sometimes lose sight of happiness. In Good Enough Is the New Perfect: Finding Happiness and Success in Modern Motherhood, authors Becky Beaupre Gillespie and Hollee Schwartz Temple talk about how to loosen your grip on perfection and focus on what truly makes you happy.

Tips for working while on vacation

Sarah Brooks — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:15:00 -0800

Vacations are supposed to be a place to escape from work. But unfortunately for those of us with strict deadlines, we have to work even while taking a summer cruise or a winter ski trip.

Resolutions from a recovering workaholic mom

Jennifer Chidester — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0800

From ditching the guilt trip to putting unrealistic expectations in check, here are four resolutions from a recovering workaholic mom to balance career, family and sanity in the new year.

What my kids taught me about business

Jennifer Chidester — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800

A 15-year career, two degrees and a world of experience could never prepare me for the lessons my kids have taught me about business — from the true value of my time to the importance of patience, perspective and perseverance.

Parenting in the moment

Jennifer Chidester — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Obsessive photo taking, social media surfing and email checking are just a few of the technology traps that can distract from truly parenting in the moment.

Working Mom 3.0: Leverage your skills

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:31:00 -0700

While pursuing a flexible career as a work-at-home mom can be a rewarding way to balance work and family, it also means walking away from steady income, consistent employment and the professional safety net of connections. But, when you know how to leverage the "mom skills" you've honed, you can capture new opportunities to grow professionally. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how.

Double-duty apps for managing home and office

Whitney Coy — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:45:00 -0700

Managing a home or an office are tough enough tasks on their own, but trying to do both at once can leave you pulling out your hair in frustration. Today’s smartphones and the apps that go with them make things easier, but it’s easy to go into app overload when you have apps for home and apps for work. Instead, use these double-duty apps that work to help you manage both home and office, all in one smart little package.

Working Mom 3.0: Weekend warrior

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Being a work-at-home mom is a great way to have it all--until weekends become all work and no play. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how to find work and family balance when weekends mean work.

Making money from home

Jessica Watson — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:00:00 -0700

So you have made the decision to stay home… now what? How can you create a rainy day fund from the comforts of your home or even start your own business without changing out of your slippers each day? Five pros give you tips on how to make an income in your pj's.

Summertime fun for the WAHM

Sarah W. Caron — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

When you have to work it can be hard to remember to have fun too. These ideas will help you fit play into your schedule — and decide what to do.

Mom Blogger Face-off: Do you limit your Facebook account to just "real" friends?

Audrey McClelland — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Facebook is the ultimate online connector for moms. It's a very easy and convenient way to keep your friends and family updated with your life. Do you allow you work colleagues to be brought into your private Facebook world?

Working Mom 3.0: Are you stuck in a rut?

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800

Being a working mom creates a conundrum: We need routines to help us maximize efficiency, but there's always that chance that we're hindering our own career potential and personal successes when those routines morph into a rut. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how to tell if you're in a rut, and how to break the cycle if you are.

Working Mom 3.0: Get happy

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:30:00 -0800

What formula of work and family will truly make you happy? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores a positive psychologist's theory on the paths to happiness, and how working moms can shift their focus to get on it.

Why are more women choosing not to have children?

Naomi de la Torre — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:00:00 -0800

The media may be full of glamorous images of pregnant celebrity moms like Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry and Beyonce, but not all women are choosing to have children. In fact, statistics show that one in five women in the U.S. do not have offspring. Why is the reason behind this growing trend? And can women find fulfillment in life without becoming mothers?

Working Mom 3.0: Career crossroads

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:30:00 -0700

Life is full of tough choices for working moms, and balancing work and family is far more than a numbers game. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how working moms can write their own fairy tale to identify the career and family life they want.

Working Mom 3.0: Child care and a flexible career

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:45:00 -0700

Being a work-at-home mom requires balance, hard work, determination--and maybe even an extra hand in the form of a mother's helper! In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how every stay-at-home working mom could benefit from back-up child up care, a few hours a week.

Working Mom 3.0: Co-parent for work-life balance

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 10 May 2011 06:15:00 -0700

Working Mom 3.0 chronicles the journey women are taking to reinvent what it means to be a “working mom.” In this installment, we take a cue from co-parenting experts and discuss the importance of identifying your shared goals as parents for the long term. You may just find that your satisfaction with your work, home and marriage improves.

Real job opportunities for work at home moms

Naomi de la Torre — Wed, 04 May 2011 05:10:00 -0700

Choosing to stay at home with your kids has been great for your family... but not so hot for your family budget. Are you interested in learning about some work at home job options that are realistic and rewarding? Read on for some of the best jobs you can do while never having to get out of your footie pajamas.

Working Mom 3.0: Lead by example

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Working Mom 3.0 chronicles the journey women are taking to reinvent what it means to be a “working mom.” In this installment, Stephanie Taylor Christensen highlights the key quality that distinguishes leaders from followers and shares inspirational quotes from successful female entrepreneurs.