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5 Tips For Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day — And Actually Get Work Done

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Your kid often asks you, “Mom, what do you do at work all day?” Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is the perfect way to answer that question. It’s estimated that 37 million parents and kids in over 3.5 million workplaces will participate in the program. The goal: to inspire kids and help them explore workplace options for the future. So if you want[...]

How to Stay Connected To Your Child While You’re Working

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Before kids, you were a pretty kick ass career person. But now that you’re a working parent, you often feel the tough tug between curating the career that you love, and snuggling with your babies, too. Thing is, being a working mom or dad is a one-or-the-other deal. You don’t have to forget about your fam when you’re at the office, or vice versa. Stay conn[...]

How to Make the Most of Summer Hours When You Work at Home

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Working at home during the summertime can be a delicate balancing act. With kids out of school, but perhaps not quite yet in summer camp, you may find yourself struggling to entertain the kiddos and still accomplish your work demands, too. But it doesn’t have to be a cruel summer when you work at home. Here’s how working moms can make the most of summer ho[...]

How to Handle Missing Bedtime When You Work Late

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Even though you had planned to leave work at 5:00 on the dot, your client meeting ran much later than you expected. So when you finally make it through the front door, your kids are already snoozing in bed. While that would normally be a reason to celebrate, you feel conflicted that your work demands are impacting those precious moments with your kid[...]

How To Manage Morning Sickness At Work, Because Puking Will Impact Your Productivity

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A whopping 75-90% of women experience morning sickness during their pregnancy. And while morning sickness is never easy, it’s definitely harder when you’re clutching a wastepaper basket and feverishly finishing up a report for your boss. Keep up your pre-pregnancy productivity –and avoid an office pity party – by following these tips to manage morning si[...]

Here's What The Working Mothers of Today Are Really Going Through

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Over my twenty years in journalism, I have asked one question, without fail, for every interview. “How do you balance it all?” For the most part, I would get pat answers. “It’s easy,” some would say. “Well, I have an amazing husband.” Or, “I have nannies.” And then, once, a celeb finally told me the truth. “My balance is totally out of wh[...]

How to Build Work Boundaries When You’re on Maternity Leave

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You’re primed to live on deadlines and thrive on all-nighters. But then, your little one arrives and you can’t even imagine opening another email ever again. If you’re looking to spend quality time with your baby sans work interruptions, here are some tips on how to build work boundaries when you’re on maternity leave. Set yourself up for success. Befo[...]

If You're Miserable At Your Job, Lack Of Sleep Might Be To Blame

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever rolled out of bed and right into your office, still half asleep from a bad night of tossing and turning. It happens to most of us, but lack of sleep can actually affect how you view your job. In fact, if you're miserable at your job, lack of sleep might be to blame. And it might negatively impact whether you want to stay in[...]

How To Get Ready For Maternity Leave

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As you enjoy decorating your baby’s nursery, spend some time getting your workplace ducks in a row. Advance planning means your maternity leave will have fewer disruptive emails and calls from colleagues looking for that blue folder. These tips can help you get ready for maternity leave without missing a beat, either at home or at work. Work Ahead When[...]

Disney Pixar SparkShort Purl Weighs In On Gender Equality In The Workplace

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When it comes to the topic of fair hiring practices and gender discrimination, you might expect the usual suspects, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, to weigh in. But there’s another institution joining the conversation about gender equality in the workplace — and it comes from an unlikely source: Disney Pixar. Meet Purl. She’s the prot[...]

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