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From Majee To Mommy: The Journey Of Going From A Stepmother To A Mother

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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 adjust.  My imperfect fairy tale began when I married my best friend and his 3 year old son four years ago. Although … [Read more...] about From Majee To Mommy: The Journey Of Going From A Stepmother To A Mother

Honor Mom on Sunday… and on Mother’s Monday Get Her What She Really Needs: Childcare and Workplace Improvements

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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 celebration, The … [Read more...] about Honor Mom on Sunday… and on Mother’s Monday Get Her What She Really Needs: Childcare and Workplace Improvements

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

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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 along the way. And frankly, since I don't … [Read more...] about The Five Things I Learned In My Rookie Year Being A Working Mom

SCARY TODDLERS!! A ModernMom Moment

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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 in the comments below. Don't forget subscribe on … [Read more...] about SCARY TODDLERS!! A ModernMom Moment