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Plate Spinning: Building a Business and Bringing Up Baby
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I am a full-time mother and freelance writer. I recently left my job as a teacher in order to start my own freelance communications business, which provides me with a more flexible schedule, and more time with my husband and daughter. I feel that being a working mother is sometimes a lot like plate spinning. You not only have to multi-task to manage parenting and professional responsibilities, you have to know when certain areas need more attention, and be willing to provide it. My blog is about help working parents find creative ways to find balance - whether it means taking time for your children, job, spouse or yourself. Visit my website at the-writers-desk.com.
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Well my hand is not up. I do not love sleep. In fact, I a ... Read more...
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I want all of these things for my daughter. But on the pract ... Read more...
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A sprawling desk, window with a view, leather sofa - sounds like a sweet office. But if that describes your workspace, here’s a tip. Big fancy offices are out – cubicles are in.
This morning, Read more...
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One in 88.
Those numbers sh ... Read more...
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Despite the arrival of spring, March has always felt like the longest month to me. I remember last year’s vernal equinox vividly. I was entering my third trimester of pregnancy, laboring through teaching in a month with no day ... Read more...
