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Breastfeeding Tips for Working Mothers

Working and breastfeeding are not mutually exclusive. In the days of pioneers, women tended farms and took breaks to nurse babies. These days, working moms contend with long meetings, commuting or an unsympathetic boss or human resource department. Despite these things, many working women have managed to successfully nurse babies. A few breastfeeding tips can help a working mother navigate this challenging territory.

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I went from Radio Show Host to Reality TV Mom

In late June of 2007, my co-host and I were interviewing the casting director from ABC’s “Supernanny” for our radio show. The conversation suddenly took a turn when my co-host suggested that my six children and I be featured on “Supernanny.” Things started to move very quickly, and the next thing I knew, a crew had showed up, and my reality suddenly was going to be open for the world to see.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal Struggles as a Working Mom

Maggie Gyllenhall is obviously a successful actress and lives a much different life than most of us. Yet, she struggles with balancing career and family like many of us Modern Moms do. She has a 2 1/2 yr old daughter named Ramona, with her husband, actor Peter Sarsgaard.