U.S. News & World Report: New Mommy Track Blends Work and Home.
There is a mom in a pink sweater holding a cute-as-a-button child who is playing with her necklace (and who hopefully didn’t gag her mother with the necklace after the snapshot was taken). The bold headline over the mom’s shoulder: “The New Mommy Track: More mothers are finding smart ways to blend work and family. How you can, too.” The word “New” is in pink. The last line encouraging us moms that we can do the smart blending thing if only we set our minds to it is highlighted in white.
Claire Huxtable Was A Working Mom.
It was the fourth episode of the first season of the sitcom, “The Cosby Show.” And Claire Huxtable lost it. Decked out in colorful, sharp work attire -- her leather briefcase prominently placed in the family living room -- attorney Claire had just seen four of her five children off to school when she realized that her 5-year-old daughter Rudy had forgotten her lunch. She chased the girl down the street only to discover that Rudy left it behind on purpose because Rudy was having second thoughts about the lunch she made for herself: Tuna and peanut butter.
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No Reservations about Being a Working Mom.
(*Warning: Spoilers ahead.*)It’s tough enough trying to figure out what to do about childcare when you’re a working parent who’s had time to plan since your child was but the size of a wee grain of rice. But if working parenthood is suddenly thrust upon you with no warning, trying to figure out what arrangement works best for you and the child can be a nightmare.
High School Musical, Girl Power Princesses and an Old School Sleuth.
It's a tidal wave. Of music. Of dance.Of earnestness. And it will take over virtually every American home in which a 'tween-aged girl -- and occasional boy - resides as of August 17. For all of you who do not have a person between the ages of 8-12 in your household, allow me to enlighten you: August 17 is the premiere date for the Disney Channel's much anticipated TV movie, "High School Musical 2." more
Elyse Keaton: Working Mom Role Model.
She made it seem effortless. Well, not effortless exactly, it's just that she didn't do a lot of complaining or apparent schedule juggling like other mothers who try to maintain a career while working from home. more