By: Staff Report When it comes to excuses, we know how to pile them on. We’re moms, it’s what we do. But if there's one thing that we also know about excuses, it's that they never completely remove the problem that's really there. (Think of the many millions that your kids give you.) When it came to writing this post, we had a list of excuses ourselves. “Who’s going

By: Carolina Pichardo [caption id="attachment_2112" align="aligncenter" width="421" caption="Photograph by Fotocromo"][/caption] Big companies and organizations do it, so why shouldn’t mothers raising the future leaders and entrepreneurs of the world do the same? That's why we’re challenging you to think about and write your mission statement. We know it's not easy, so to get the ball rolling and inspire you a little, we’ve included below our goals, as well as

By: Carolina Pichardo In honor of the BlogHer conference, we figured we'll give you some tips on how to make the best of any networking event. After the childcare has been arranged, an outfit has been picked and the business cards are all decked out, it's when the real work begins. It could be difficult. But whether you're worried about what to say or just fearful of

By: Lauren Bove You’ve discussed it with your partner and family members, and decided that it’s time to go back to school. Include the kids in what’s happening right away. A family meeting, for example, will give your children an opportunity to ask questions and state their concerns. Don't be afraid to ask your kids for help in making some of the decisions that will affect

By: MP Dunleavey For working moms in search of that elusive work-life balance, part-time employment can look dreamy: You bring in some income, but still have time for your family, your home, maybe even (gasp) yourself. In fact, 62% of working mothers said they would prefer part-time work, according to a survey last fall by the Pew Research Center; only 37% said they'd rather work full-time. But

By: Staff Report Over lunch the other day, I asked a friend of mine if she was happy, the kind of deep-down happy that, even if everything seems to be going to hell in a hatbox, is always there. She said she was pretty much a happy soul, and then turned the question back on me. Big pause. Me? Happy? I had to admit that I wasn’t—am not—a generally

By: Jenny Newcomer As an entrepreneur and mother of two young kids—and with college tuition of about $100,000 looming down the road—I realized last year that I needed to pay off the remainder of my own student loans, which have lingered like a bunch of forgotten junk in the basement. Did I say forgotten junk? Right after the holidays in early 2009, a bell went off in my

As women, we chronically devalue ourselves. It's not an easy habit to break. I just did it, but it has taken years. Breaking the Habit First, in an odd way the economy has helped. Money is tight and low-balling is rampant. I've been going through so many job negotiations, it has forced me to reassess my own worth and stick by it. Second, I was lucky enough to

A DailyWorth member asked: "Once school starts, for the first time in eight years, I will have 9:00 am to 3:00pm to call my own. Inspire me with possibilities." ~ Susan G. How exciting for you — a chunk of time to call your own. Here are a few possibilities: Meditate. Spend fifteen minutes a day meditating. Relax. Close your eyes. Breathe slowly. Start your day peaceful and calm,

By: Mikelann Valterra It caught up to me one day, back when I was married. I found myself screaming at my husband to make his own dinner, while throwing a box of breakfast cereal on the table in front of our son. They looked at me, bewildered. My inner good girl, who thought she was super woman, had snapped. The dreaded second shift. While women have made