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After the Kids Are Gone: Defining Your Next Act with René Syler

After the Kids Are Gone: Defining Your Next Act with René Syler. In this episode of the ModernMom Podcast, we sit down with René Syler, former anchor of The Early Show and author of Good Enough Mother, to discuss her journey from the newsroom to redefining her life after the kids left home. René opens up about her transformation, from her career in television to becoming a passionate advocate for breast cancer awareness and health, managing relationships with adult children, and embracing her own health journey. We also dive into the powerful lessons she’s learned from turning 62 and living authentically. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about embracing the next act in life.

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6 Self-Care Tips to Make Life Easier as a Career Mom

As a career mom, I’m passionate about, I often get asked about how I manage to juggle my business, my family, and my own well-being without completely burning out. The truth? It takes effort and is a constant push and pull. Like many moms, I’m always trying to find the “balance” between being a present parent and running my business, Lucie Fink Media. Self-care for me isn’t about extravagant spa days or lavish vacations – it’s about finding practical, sustainable ways to make my day-to-day life a little easier and more enjoyable. Here are some strategies and tools I rely on to keep my sanity intact:

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I Survived the PTA – Here’s What I Learned

I received an e-mail from the school’s PTA saying that they needed volunteers to help pass out iPads and laptops to students, I signed up, glad to feel like I still able to get involved in the school community, while also hoping to catch a glimpse of my son’s future environment. (All I got was a peek inside the gym, as we were stationed outside to distribute the students’ devices.)

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The Five Things I Learned In My Rookie Year Being A Working Mom

This Fall, I celebrated my first anniversary of returning to “working mom” after becoming a first-time mother. Ironically, in the same month, I started a new job. In retrospect, it’s not a coincidence. They say the first year is the hardest for significant life changes. It’s a period of unknowns, new obstacles, and inevitable mistakes made along the way. And frankly, since I don’t have much to compare it to at this point, I’d say year one of being a working mom was quite the cluster.