by Jamee Tenzer | Jan 30, 2014 | Breadwinner Mommy
“Mom-guilt” is the phrase of the day. Moms seem to be slinking through life with more guilt than the guy who thought “New Coke” was a good idea. C’mon ladies, did you cause the collapse of Enron or dabble in Water Boarding as a child? If not, I’d say it’s time to...
by Jamee Tenzer | Dec 4, 2013 | Breadwinner Mommy
Why do we try to fix our children or fix things for our children? When my son was teased by snot-nosed Billy in 1st grade I wanted to march over to Billy’s house and give him a piece of my mind. I was a jumble of emotions – like a trash can that someone should have...
by Jamee Tenzer | Nov 11, 2013 | Breadwinner Mommy, Communication, Self Care
At times, it can be difficult to notice when we have officially gone around the bend. These 7 signs might help: 1. You recently put every holiday decoration into a large garbage bag, loaded it into your car and threw it by the side of the highway as you sped off...
by Jamee Tenzer | Sep 14, 2013 | Breadwinner Mommy, Self Care
As I write those words, I feel my throat tightening, my heart thumping and my brow glistening with sweat. It’s like a little 3-piece combo that’s playing the hot nightclub inside me: “Come down and see us, we’re here the entire month of September!” And...
by Jamee Tenzer | Jul 28, 2013 | Breadwinner Mommy
July is still lingering, like a child who does not want to leave the beach after a long and sandy water-logged day. August is dragging its heels – doing her part to extend summer as long as possible. Thankfully, our old friend Labor Day is but a distant concept. And...
by Jamee Tenzer | Jun 13, 2013 | Breadwinner Mommy
Summer has arrived. I know this because we are not waking up at 6am, jamming the homework that just barely got done last night into a backpack and running out the door at the exact moment we need to – without a minute to spare. I also know this because I am reminded...
