On the Saturday before Mother’s Day, I traditionally visit my parents to spend time with my mom and then spend Mother’s Day with my kids. However, this particular Saturday before Mother's Day, there is a sense of loss. We won't really be able to touch. This is the first day of loosened guidelines when interacting with others as a result of the Coronavirus. Our family has plans to follow the CDC guidelines - we will wear gloves, a mask, sanitize our hands frequently, and will gather primarily ... continue reading...
How to Stop Your Bad Day Before It Starts
5 MIN READ A Typical Morning 5:15 am - You hit snooze... You tell yourself, “I've got 30 minutes until I have to get up. Make it count. Now sleep!” 5:30 am - You hit snooze again... “Agggh, why can’t I sleep? Did the kids really study for that test? I need to make a doctor's appointment. What time is my first meeting? NO! I’m sleepy! I’ve got a few more minutes ... use them!" 5:45 am - Alarm Blaring... "Oh God, I’m so tired. What if I call in sick? Being this tired has ... continue reading...
When They Are Your Focus, But You Are No Longer Theirs
5 MIN READ PM CONCEPT: Realization of Your Target Benefits & the Plan Forward On the day after Christmas, I was one of the few poor souls that had to make it in to the office. I'd much rather be at home. This 2-week period of time is generally our family time, but I was slam out of vacay days. I came home from work excited to see my family, but when I walked in, I got very little fanfare. I had been so excited to spend time with them, but I didn’t see that same level of excitement when ... continue reading...
10 Child Care Options for Winter Break
4 MIN 30 SEC READ PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONCEPT: Determining and Qualifying your resources With the holiday season upon us, we are often consumed by decorating, purchasing gifts, and preparing for family/ friends gatherings. But if you're a working mom, another large task you will have to take on is childcare or camp for your child while they are on a 2-week break from school. And all too many times, it's the one thing you wish you'd put at the top of your Christmas List. It always ... continue reading...
The gift of the 5th gear
4 MIN READ PM Concept: Difference between Managing and Leading I remember the day my teenage son shouted … “I DON’T GET THINGS LIKE I USED TO, OKAY!! SCHOOL JUST ISN’T MY THING ANYMORE!” This rare moment of true emotion from my son had me reeling, and my heart, heavy. Then it becomes clear to me. THIS is a defining moment - not just for him, but for me as well. Because HERE AND NOW, I am faced with one of my biggest Mom-Fails - ... continue reading...
Allowing an Allowance
4 MIN READ PM Concept: Assuring Quality Performance The thing about Motherhood is that with each new experience with your kid(s) you will find yourself in a position that puts you face to face with how you think you will react in a situation vs. how you end up reacting. Case in point... I have never thought giving an allowance to a child was a good idea. In my mind, you are part of a family that loves you unconditionally, provides for your every need ... continue reading...
