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Mother Guilt: It's Just a Big, Fat Excuse!
Even though pretty much anyone can recognize the negative effects of running on empty-and the positive effect of feeling appreciated and centered - there are lots of mothers out there who just can't seem to make taking care of themselves a reality. Why? According to an ABC News Poll, 52% of mothers say they suffer from parental guilt - mostly because they worry they don't spend enough time with their kids. The authors of "Mothers Need Time-Out, Too" examine the phenomenon of guilt and why we accept it as a fact of life.
Six Essentials for Networking
Networking is about creating an extended family. It's about developing connections, caring about people, increasing the size of your "tribe." Most of all, networking is not the awkward social ritual many of us think it is - networking is actually FUN! Christine Comaford-Lynch, author of "Rules for Renegades, " shares her top six networking essentials to rock your career and your life.
Gaining Workplace Understanding
As the media continues to promote counterproductive "mommy wars" between stay-at-home and career moms, what about the very real conflicts that can occur between mothers and their workplace colleagues? Today's working moms feel under incredible pressure to do it all. Here are four strategies to consider if you find that no one on your team empathizes with your need to work from home when you have a sick child, leave early for medical appointments or tournaments, or exit the office at 5 p.m. for daycare pick ups.
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