Tag: motherhood
From Majee To Mommy: The Journey Of Going From A Stepmother To A Mother
As a little girl I fantasized about what I would be when I grew up. I planned my wedding, picked names for my children, and designed my dream home. I was so caught up in my master plan that when I was hit with a curve ball as an adult I didn’t know how to…
Honor Mom on Sunday… and on Mother’s Monday Get Her What She Really Needs: Childcare and Workplace Improvements
The Inaugural Mother’s Monday officially kicks off May 11! Celebrated on the day after the traditional Mother’s Day, Mother’s Monday looks to redefine the relationship between motherhood and work. One of the major storylines emerging from the global pandemic is just how significant the impact has been on women, especially working moms. The group behind…
The Five Things I Learned In My Rookie Year Being A Working Mom
This Fall, I celebrated my first anniversary of returning to work 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…
Making Awards Shows Fun For Kids: A ModernMom Moment
You want to watch the Academy Awards with your family, but your kids think it's boring, right? Try this interactive game to keep them entertained and you enjoying your show. Check out this ModernMom Moment and leave your best Oscar fun ideas, then subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. https://youtu.be/LOm2-pAJeCY?list=PLjYzCAK1v8HGewbMXnpoQyOfDGRqSrQQ6…
SCARY TODDLERS!! A ModernMom Moment
All parents have suffered the pain of being woken up in the middle of the night by their toddler. It's basically scary movie characters coming to life. Are they mumbling? Jack Sparrow. Giggling? The Joker. Watch this ModernMom Moment to see which character your child acts out at 3 am, then share your funny wake-up stories…