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She's A Real Mother
Twitter: @jameetenzer
I am a mother of three, published author and a professional coach for working mothers. I have been in practice for ten years serving women who love their jobs and their families, but are seeking ways to have more fun with it all. My blog focuses on the realities of being a working mom.
As a mom I find that I am often providing services for which I have no training at all. For example; I have no business helping anyone with 9th grade math. In fact, I am finding that I am only slightly qualified to help with 4th grade math.
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Little Miss Know It All? Give Her a Break!
Every once in a while I notice that my children have fallen into the trap of thinking that I am the family expert. I have to admit, it’s kind of nice for awhile.
No one questions me. I do ... Read more...
Recently there has been a lot of hubbub about working vs. non-working moms. Already my mind is short circuiting.
I don’t know any moms who don’t work.
I don’t care if they have their own business, work a full t ... Read more...
What is the cost of efficiency? I recently started to realize that although I value efficiency and organization, I have lost some experiences along the way due to my commitment to my LIST.
We are constantly making choices in life, and when we choose one optio ... Read more...
My 6 year old daughter called me in a panic from school a few weeks ago, the day before St. Patrick’s Day. She had learned that the home-made Leprechaun Catcher she had labored over for days, was due at school THAT morning. We were ... Read more...
Do you celebrate your birthday? Moms certainly celebrate their children's Birthdays, sometimes with over-the-top zeal! Perhaps this is because once you have survived the actual day of Birth and its aftermath (can't stand up, can't sit down, can't sleep and still c ... Read more...
As a mom I find that I am often providing services for which I have no training at all. For example; I have no business helping anyone with 9th grade math. In fact, I am finding that I am only slightly qualified to help with 4th grade math. A ... Read more...
Does this sound familiar?
In addition to showing up at work, doing a fantastic job, keeping hearth and home moving along with enthusiasm and brilliance (and looking great all the while,) you maintain a second career as social secretary to you ... Read more...
Perfect Imperfectionist
I have never been a perfectionist. I drop food on my clothes, leave the house with wet hair, wear makeup only when necessary and buy cheap sunglasses because eventually, I will scratch or break every single pair.
When it c ... Read more...
I think I am as happy about summer, as my children. I feel a huge relief as we give the last teacher's gift, the last teary hug and the final adios to early mornings, busy afternoons and tight schedules. As I trudge out of the school yard, carrying two l ... Read more...
