Quit Attacking Marissa Mayer: Maternity Leave is a Personal Choice.
When Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer made the announcement that she would return to work within two weeks of having her first-born child and continue to work through maternity leave, the … Continue reading
It Wasn’t Supposed to Happen to Me.
I’m the kind of girl who hits the ground running as soon as I open my eyes. For better or worse, I’m permanently set to the “on” position. After I … Continue reading
“BYOF” – Bring Your Own Formula.
I want to start a campaign called “BYOF” – Bring Your Own Formula. The dictator of New York, Mayor Bloomberg, can take his new “Latch on NYC” campaign and shove … Continue reading
A Rant: Multitasking to a man is reading the paper on the toilet.
The ability to multitask is a skill known by working mothers. We can bounce baby on our hips while talking to our boss, stirring the spaghetti, finishing up a load … Continue reading
The Party isn’t Over: There are Plenty of Things You Can Do When You’re Pregnant.
When I first learned I was pregnant, I began reading all the things that were potentially unsafe during pregnancy. With every book and website, I began to feel like … Continue reading
Is It Monday Yet?
I miss my happy hour days—especially on Fridays. It’s 5p.m. somewhere, right? That’s what I used to say. Not anymore. Now, after an entire week of work, I could use … Continue reading
A Jack Book Review: Knuffle Bunny Too
Knuffle Bunny Too is about two toy bunnies. They look a bit different. Two girls brought them to school. They went to pre-k just like I do. Ms. Greengrove takes … Continue reading
How Working Moms Shop: Click Click
Now, maybe stay at home moms don’t stroll the malls during the day with their kids. It’s a stereotype I have based on the fact that on the few occasions … Continue reading
“Quit Your Job:” A Response to the Guilt Trips for Working Moms.
Recently, I searched the internet for advice on a seemingly straightforward question, “How Much Maternity Leave Should I Take after the Baby?” In general, the responses ranged from two weeks … Continue reading
Extreme Parenting: Enough Already.
When I was pregnant with my son five years ago, I first heard about “attachment parenting.” Apparently, AP moms (as they call themselves) have decided it is a lifestyle to … Continue reading
