Monthly Archives: May 2009
Management Friday: Conflict to Compromise
“Pick your battles” is an old adage of office politics, but good management is more nuanced than just knowing when to fight; it’s about finding creative compromise. Conflict wastes time and demotivates. Effective managers are able to bring partners together … Continue reading
Filed under Management, Work
Is Your Nanny “Like Family?”
The New York Times had an interesting piece about Tasha Blaine’s new book Just Like Family: Inside the Life of Nannies, the Parents They Work for, and the Children They Love, which chronicles the personal and work lives of three … Continue reading
On Being a “Mommy Blogger”
I was recent at a blogging conference where attendees were encouraged to attend affinity sessions such as politics, home renovation, photography, etc. I opted into “parenting,” since that seemed like the best fit, even though my blog isn’t really about … Continue reading
Filed under Working Mom Blogs
Is the Internet Good for Feminism?
In case you haven’t heard about it, there’s a cyber-feminist feud raging between Double X, the new women’s issues site from Slate, and Jezebel, the self-defined “celebrity, sex & fashion” blog from Gawker media. I won’t bore with too many … Continue reading
Contributing to the Family’s Financial Security
I just got around to reading Ed Andrews piece in last weekend’s New York Times Magazine about his experience with the mortgage crisis, and how his family spiraled into over $800,000 worth of debt. It is a fascinating read. There … Continue reading
Dinner Thursday: Spices
Every Thursday I post recipes and cooking advice for working parents. I’ve talked before about building a pantry so that you have the tools for nightly dinner preparation. For me, having a pantry along with getting a produce delivery each week, … Continue reading
Your Facebook Photo, Your Choice
I’ve really been enjoying Slate’s new women-centric site, DoubleX. While I frequently don’t agree with the posters, the site is part of a trend of good writing on women’s issues that I’m seeing on the web. What’s more, these perspectives … Continue reading
Get Rid of the Frazzled Working Mom
Over the weekend I came across this post from Morra Aarons-Mele at Moms Rising about the archetype of the frazzled, stressed out working mother. Aarons-Mele makes two important points: First, the “second shift mentality” that has mothers working a full … Continue reading
Filed under Happiness, Home, Work, Working Mom Blogs
Management Friday: Do Mothers Make Better Managers?
I recently came across this post on Today’s Workplace that includes a lot of interesting stats from a new study on working mothers. It also has some tips for reducing workplace stress, the first of which is: Focus on how … Continue reading
Filed under Management, Work
