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Making Working From Home Work.

CEO — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:14:17 -0700

As a mom, it’s hard to beat working from home—at least part of the time. It offers increased autonomy, saves wasted hours en route to work and can provide schedule flexibility. Also called flexplace and telecommuting, this arrangement is offered by 30% of employers, according to Hewitt Associates. About five million Americans work from home and over half of small businesses are home-based, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. But is it right for you?

Freelance Fantasy.

CEO — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:38:05 -0800

You may be a full-time journalist or brand manager, administrative assistant or graphic designer, speech therapist or CPA, but you’re ready to exchange full-time security for flexibility. Freelancing could be for you.

Is There A Future For Work/Life Balance?

WGlenn — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:38:00 -0800

Ever wonder how your experience of work and parenthood fits into the larger trends of today’s culture? If your daily challenges are more common than you think?

Second Child: The Straw That Brakes The Working Mom's Back?

CEO — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:55:37 -0800

Is having a second child the straw that breaks the working moms back? First, the facts -- according to the US Census Bureau: 63% of women college degrees and infants are in the workforce today. And the average number of children American women have is 2.

Calling all soon-to-Be Moms: Prepping for Maternity Leave, Your Pre-Baby To Do List

WGlenn — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:09:18 -0700

Sometime during your third trimester, your attention shifts from heartburn-minimizing snacks and slimming extra-large maternity tops to life beyond pregnancy. Or if you’re adopting, you’ll have the same sense of urgency in the weeks before your big call. Your impending transition to parenthood comes into focus—and the view can be a little daunting.

Full-Time Tricks.

CEO — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:27:06 -0700

It’s all well and good to read about people who can choose to work or not, or work part-time or from home because they probably have a partner that makes enough money to support the family.

How to Cut Childcare Costs.

CEO — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:36:24 -0700

Kids. Cute? Yes. Cheap? Definitely not. And in the world of oversized kid-expenses, childcare generally tops the list. The average family spends 7% of their annual income on childcare, and it’s often the second highest household expense after housing. While most industrialized nations offer childcare subsidies and supports, we foot the bill ourselves.

Introduction to the Brown Bag Seminar Series.

WGlenn — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:08:27 -0700

There are so many different ways to do this: work and motherhood (like they’re mutually exclusive). You can work full-time in an office wearing cute shoes and the kind of outfits I wear about once a month (or less) when I have to appear credible in person. You can start your own e-commerce site and work in sweats (or less) when your kids are napping.