When I first started working from home, I noticed some challenges in feeling as sexy as often as I wanted to be. My husband commuted to an office, and nobody else saw me except for my three cats. I sat in front of my computer wearing my "stretchies" all day until my husband sent me an instant message saying he was on his way home. I'd quickly hit the shower, wash and blow dry my hair, throw on some make-up, and pick out a decent outfit. I then slipped on some "lounge" music, poured myself a glass of wine, and tried to turn off all thoughts of work in my head to get in the mood to be "sexy wife." [...more ]

"Mommy? How come you have to go to work?"

As we prepare to leave the house for yet another work day, my preschool daughter asks me a question thats been ruminating in my head since I first became a mother. The automatic response is something like,"I work because I have to earn money to take care of you." But somehow that doesnt seem like the best response. [...more ]

It is no surprise that moms feel overwhelmed when they try to fit everything into their busy days. After all, few single people can manage to juggle work, home life, and fun successfully. On top of these responsibilities, moms add car pool duty, cupcake emergencies, and last minute science projects to their to do lists. So, how do moms manage to fit all of those tasks into their lives and still keep their sanity without resorting to cloning? [...more ]

Have you ever noticed how some Moms seem to be very contented and confident in their role as Mothers, and others seem chronically stressed and approaching burnout? Why are some Moms unflappable and able to keep their sense of humor, while others overreact to the slightest stressors in their day?
I'm currently observing and interviewing these happy Moms as I conduct research for an upcoming book. While all Moms are different, these women usually have several of the following traits in common. [...more ]

Having a baby can be one the most life-changing experiences there are. And not all those changes will be easy to cope with. Here are some tips for a first-time Mom, to help you get through the rougher times.

The vast majority of women today, are working when they become pregnant. That means [...more ]

Well, just about everything. If youre a mom whos headed back to school, you want to get serious about time management, delegating, well, everything. Here are nine tips to help you get both you and your children back to school easily, confidently and most importantly, quickly! [...more ]