Breadwinner Mommy | Jamee Tenzer

Breadwinner Mommies: Are YOU Falling Short of Your Expectations? (Or are your expectations falling short?)

by Jamee Tenzer | Apr 15, 2015 | Breadwinner Mommy

You are a planner, I know. You like to know what to expect, whether it means preparing for a test, a job interview or for life’s large milestones. So when you became a mom, you showed up for your first day on the job, with a dog-eared copy of What to Expect When...

Let’s Make Business Travel More Family Friendly for Working Moms!

by Jamee Tenzer | Feb 25, 2015 | Breadwinner Mommy, Communication, Self Care

Lots of women have jobs that require them to travel on a regular basis. And in addition to standard business traveling issues, working moms also deal with tearful goodbyes, mournful phone messages and (let’s not forget) requests for presents upon return. In addition,...

There’s No Complaining on Vacation (but you may need to have a conversation)

by Jamee Tenzer | Feb 6, 2015 | Breadwinner Mommy

You are on vacation with your family in Mazatlan. You’ve been having a great time. But today came the obligatory vacation conversation. You’ve been together for about 3 days – you and your husband have been doing back flips to keep everyone happy:...

The Single Mom’s Recipe for Kicking Resentment to the Curb

by Jamee Tenzer | Jan 28, 2015 | Breadwinner Mommy

What have you done for me lately? You know the drill. Your son asks you to leave the office early to pick him up at basketball practice and run him over to his friend’s house where they will throw together the science project they should have started last month. ...

Do You Feel Guilty about Going to Work? (Because of how much you love it?)

by Jamee Tenzer | Jan 21, 2015 | Breadwinner Mommy

What would people think if they found out you look forward to jumping in the car or hopping on the subway Monday mornings to head off to the job you love even though it means giving up time with your children? What would people say if they learned that you relish the...

Is it Possible to have a Relaxing Weekend anymore?

by Jamee Tenzer | Jan 13, 2015 | Breadwinner Mommy, Self Care

Do you remember bike rides on Saturdays and lazy Sunday mornings with the paper? A typical weekend might have included grabbing a bite to eat with friends at a local bistro, taking in a movie or going out for brunch. Or perhaps you would have simply slept. Ah,...