The Age of Reason (when is that, again?)

by | Jan 24, 2012 | Breadwinner Mommy

Does this sound familiar? In addition to showing up at work, doing a fantastic job, keeping hearth and home moving along with enthusiasm and brilliance (and looking great all the while,) you maintain a second career as social secretary to your children. This is the...

Ready, Set, Launch

by | Jan 11, 2012 | Breadwinner Mommy

I have a child who is going off to college next year.  The first of my three to reach this point in life.  I am mindful of my role as a support system during this time, but also that I have a responsibility to be doling out opportunities for her to self manage and...

What is your wish for 2012?

by | Jan 4, 2012 | Breadwinner Mommy

I’ve got a great idea and I think you might like it too.  How about instead of resolutions, we make some wishes this year?  Doesn’t that sound like more fun than resolutions?  Let’s face it, resolutions sound like work.  A good list of resolutions calls for a nose to...

I Did It All By Myself!

by | Dec 28, 2011 | Breadwinner Mommy, Leadership Development

Kids are so great at acknowledging themselves for little wins and small successes.  We teach them this at an early age by congratulating them for small steps, first smiles, rolling over and sitting up. In turn they congratulate themselves early and often: “I went to...

Lost in Space and Loving It!

by | Dec 6, 2011 | Breadwinner Mommy

For the last two weeks, I have had more space in my schedule and it has been wonderful.  More space means that I have time to think.  Time to do whatever needs to be done in that moment.  Time to see friends that I have been meaning to see for too long. And where did...