Tales from the Bathroom: Longing for Privacy
I long for the days of going to the bathroom by myself. It has been a while since Ive been able to enjoy it in private. I never “enjoyed” going to the bathroom so even saying that sounds absurd.
My Daughter’s Imaginary Family
My girlfriend once told me that the names of imaginary friends are actually names of children that have died in your house. Thats an awesome urban legend isnt it?
Chicago Teachers’ Strike: A Plea to Agree
Thursday was Day 4 of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) strike. Two of my kids started in the public school system here in Chicago last Tuesday.
Marissa Mayer: Pregnant, Powerful and Paving the Way for Women
This is my third installment of what Ill call my “Moms and the Workplace” series. I didnt intend for it to be a series, but Marissa Mayer being hired as the new CEO of Yahoo really helped me out, so Ithought I would tie it all together and figure out how I feel about it in the process.
I Only Became A SAHM Because Of Maternity Leave Laws
Have you ever thought about how the duration of and financial compensation during your maternity leave affects your long term career and your family life? Ive had the benefit of working in both the US and Canada where parental leaves could not be further apart in both time off and financial support.