Happy at Work, Happy at Home: The Girl’s Guide to Being a Working Mom

Posted by SingleMomsScholarships on September 20, 2010 5 comments

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Happy at Work, Happy at Home: The Girl’s Guide to Being a Working Mom

This fresh, empowering, and fully comprehensive guide is the must-have handbook for every working mom!

Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio have helped readers find their dream jobs, be a boss without being bitchy, and even start companies of their own. But what happens when a career girl becomes a mom and her world turns upside down? Can you maintain your ambition and momentum at work while still being the kind of parent you want to be?
Of course you can! In Happy at Work, Happy at Home, Caitlin and Kim guide readers through every step on the road to having it all, offering detailed, practical advice in their trademark style. Working mothers themselves, these authors know what it means to juggle the demands of office and home, and they’re here to help the rest of us.
From first breaking the news that you’re pregnant, to making the most of your maternity leave, to getting the help you need from your partner and childcare professionals, this book is a must-have resource for a whole generation of working women who aspire to keep their careers on track and their home life running smoothly (without losing their minds).  As the title suggests, the insightful tips from both the authors and from intimate and eye-opening interviews with other successful moms will help all working mothers on their quest to be satisfied, fulfilled, and happy at work and at home. 


From the Hardcover edition.Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval Review Happy at Work, Happy at Home

Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval are CEO and president, respectively, of advertising agency The Kaplan Thaler Group. Together, Kaplan Thaler and Koval have also authored three bestselling books: Bang!: Getting Your Message Heard in a Noisy World, The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness, and The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference. Read their review of Happy at Work, Happy at Home:

Pregnancy. Maternity leave. The “next step.” As mothers, authors, and executives ourselves, we know that while this time is incredibly exciting and special, it can be equally just as confusing and overwhelming. We’ve experienced first-hand the challenges of trying to balance a family and a career, and so we appreciated Friedman and Yorio’s forthright, head-on approach to tackling the expected–and often unexpected–issues working mothers encounter.

Perhaps most importantly, Happy at Work, Happy at Home arms readers with the facts, perspectives, and tools necessary to make their own smart decisions. The authors show that success (by any definition) lies in each woman taking charge of her situation and managing it by creating their own action plan. We particularly liked how they articulated applying your work skill set to this period in your life.

Friedman and Yorio also do a strong job of sharing the stories of a wide range of women from various corporate backgrounds. Combined, these mothers’ (and even some fathers’) viewpoints and decisions illustrate that there is no one “right way” to do things. The only “musts” are to educate and be honest with yourself (no, you really can’t do it all well, all of the time), as well as be flexible. These stories also generate a great sense of solidarity–this may be a unique time in your life, but you’re not in it alone. As the authors point out, “If there was ever a time for mothers (working and stay-at-home) to band together, it’s now.” So whether you’re a chief executive officer, or a “Mom in Chief,” everyone deserves the same amount of respect and support.

Happy at Work, Happy at Home is an empowering guide–one that will help readers find their own path to growing a career and family. –Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval

(Kaplan Thaler photo © Gideon Lewin)
(Koval photo © Chris Cassidy)

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Q&A: Working moms: What do you think of the term “full time mom?”?

Posted by SingleMomsScholarships on September 19, 2010 4 comments

Question by P.o.F.: Working moms: What do you think of the term “full time mom?”?
Currently, I am enjoying being a stay-at-home mom to my 5 year old son and 1 year old daughter. But I have also been a working mom, working full time from the time my son was 8 months old, until he was 3, when I lost my job (and then got pregnant with my daughter.) So, I’ve done both, and both have their good and bad sides. But, even when I was a working mom, I never stopped being a mom! There’s still long nights awake with a teething baby, having to call off work if the kiddo gets sick, all the while working to provide for my child, missing him when I’ve been working too many hours, thinking about him constantly, worrying when you get a phone call from the sitter. “Mom” doesn’t just turn off once you clock in.
What do you think? I prefer the term “stay-at-home mom,” myself.
I totally agree that “Every mother is a working mother.”

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Answer by shadowtalker1
I guess I never really labeled it one way or another – I’m just “mom”. I also work, but I don’t consider myself a ‘working mother’ because all moms work.

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Scholarships For Working Moms Who Want To Go Back To School

Posted by SingleMomsScholarships on September 9, 2010 0 comments

Scholarships For Working Moms Who Want To Go Back To School

If you are a working mother, you probably have a set routine that involves work, and more work, after you get home!

However, it is important for you to consider your future and the future of your children and family. Scholarships for working moms who want to go back to school give you an opportunity to change your future for the better.

What Keeps Most Moms from Returning to School? Working moms have a busy life. However, that does not stop you from realizing that the future awaits you. You must sometimes wonder what your life will look like in five or ten years. Especially in 20 years, where will you be?

You can pretty well assume that if you are in a low-paying job with no future now, it probably will not change. However, if you choose to continue your education, in a few years you will be in a different place in your life. You can look forward to a better paying, rewarding career.

Moms often are hesitant to go back to college because they do not have time or money. Money for college can usually be obtained with grants and scholarships, especially now with increased federal funding.

The issue of time is just a matter of realizing what the sacrifice of a little time will provide in benefits in a few years. You can even accomplish this while working your present job.

There are ways to help you stay motivated to make the time to further your education:

1. Online courses: If you take courses online, either all your courses or just part of them, you can save a lot of time in driving to and from campus. This also allows you to do your class work and still be home with your family.

2. Be Disciplined: When you have some extra time for college work, utilize it to the fullest. Do not allow yourself to be distracted from your study time. As you get further into your courses, this is something you will learn as you go.

3. Be motivated by your future plans: Although it make be extremely tiring and difficult at times, keep your eye on the prize. Visualize where you will be after you achieve your goals and begin your new life.

You need to make that first move and begin to find funding for your education by applying for grants and scholarships for working moms. Then, all you need to do is to begin to look toward the future with anticipation. The best is yet to come.

I know how hard it is to go back to school so I did some research for you.

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Chasing Superwoman: A Working Mom’s Adventures in Life and Faith

Posted by SingleMomsScholarships on September 4, 2010 5 comments

Chasing Superwoman: A Working Mom’s Adventures in Life and Faith

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A funny, intelligent, relevant exploration of living out your faith while juggling home and career.

The Christian community tends to operate under the assumption that the only women attending church are traditional stay-at-home moms. But in truth, more than 75% of mothers with school-age children work outside the home.

Chasing Superwoman gives these working mothers what they’ve been craving—a funny, intelligent, relevant exploration of what it means to live out a vibrant faith amidst the many demands placed on their time and energy. Chasing Superwoman provides a much needed dialogue (not a formula) about the complex spiritual struggle of the working mother, plus a lot of laughter and encouragement for working women to embrace their busy life and trust God’s grace for getting it all done.

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Domestically Challenged: A Working Mom’s Survival Guide to Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom (2nd Edition)

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Domestically Challenged: A Working Mom’s Survival Guide to Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom (2nd Edition)

When you decided to stay at home, you probably thought about the quality time you’d spend with your kids and the wonderful meals you would cook. Maybe you even thought you would do some decorating or take up yoga. Later you realized things would be different. Your house is messier. You still have days where the kids drive you crazy. And then you wonder – what did I get myself into? Relax. Domestically Challenged can help. Written as a humorous guidebook, this book will show new stay at home moms how to: . Keep the kids entertained without hiring a circus . Find ways to keep up with housework, short of hiring a housekeeper (though we’d like to!) . Deal with the emotional aspects of her new job (including boredom and every mom’s favorite – guilt) . And do such outlandish things such as finding time for herself.

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New Scholarships For Working Moms

Posted by SingleMomsScholarships on September 1, 2010 0 comments

New Scholarships For Working Moms

Working Moms have two jobs! They work just as hard after they get off work as they do all day. President Obama wants to help working moms return to school and get better jobs. Scholarships for working Moms have been a priority for this administration since they came into office.

You are so busy with your family, job, and responsibilities at home, that you probably don’t have much time to think about your dreams, goals and aspirations. But, you must think about your future and the financial future of your family. For just a moment, think of what the future could hold if you returned to school and got your college degree. You might just be in that dream job you always wanted in just a few years.

Many moms have career dreams that require further education and training. They are usually hesitant to take that step due to two things: time and money. If someone provided the money, would you find the time?

With the scholarships for working moms, most of your educational expenses could be taken care of. If you have been putting off your future hopes and dreams, now is the time to go for it. The funding is there.

There are federal programs available: Pell Grants, TEACH grants, SMART grants and more. Pell Grants are the main, basic federal grant that is based on financial need. President Obama has increased these grants to people on all rungs of the ladder. The maximum grant available for one person has been increased to over five thousand dollars. TEACH grants are available for people studying to be a teacher, and Smart Grants are available for upper-classmen studying math and science-related fields.

There are other government scholarships and grants available that you might qualify for. You should also investigate the privately-funded scholarship programs, too, that may have funds allocated to help lower-income working moms improve their family’s future.

I know how hard it is to go back to school so I did some research for you.

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Q&A: Any tips for a “working from home mom” with a son under the age of 2?

Posted by SingleMomsScholarships on August 28, 2010 2 comments

Question by Mindy: Any tips for a “working from home mom” with a son under the age of 2?
I had asked to give my two weeks notice the week before Christmas but my manager asked me if I could possibly work from home, and well I had always tried looking for a legit job where I could work from home to not have to pay anyone or worry about not having anyone to watch my baby, so I took it. I am now starting my third week working from home, and well things are picking back up because all of the Holidays are over, and it’s getting a bit more difficult for me. The last 2 weeks my son would basically be in his bedroom playing with his toys and every now and then would come in here where I am to get my attention, BUT TODAY, he will NOT leave my laps. I notice that he’s sneezing a lot and also 2 more teeth are about to come out. And well I guess I really need some help so that once this small cold he has and the teething goes away on how to handle working from home. I really want to make this work, for my husband and for my son. We really need the extra income, but things are just getting more difficult. So if there is any stay at home mom out here who has helpful tips I would truly appreciate it. Thanks!
So would it be acceptable that once he done eating, his diaper is changed and there is no reason for him to be crying or sitting next to me/on my laps, for me to put him in his room and close the door when I’m making and receiving calls? His room is FULL of toys that he LOVES to play with, so I think he may cry for a bit but then start playing with his toys. If he were 8 months or younger I know things would be easier and better for me to start a routine then and keep it up as he grows, but unfortunately he’s not, so I’ll just have to start now BUT I REALLY NEEDS HELP.

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Answer by Spex
The only thing I can give you is advice on how I work from home with a baby 8 months old. I answer phones, which can be difficult with a crying baby. If there is no reason for the baby to be crying, I place him in his crib while I take the call in another room. When I am done, I pick him back up. If, however, something is going on that he needs my attention, the phone tales a backseat. It’s about priorities. Your child always needs to come first, but if they are in good health, not hungry, clean, etc…. it’s okay to let them cry briefly while you take care of business.

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