“JUST a Mom?” “Oh, you don’t work?” If one more person would’ve said those phrases- I might seriously go all Italian on them! Going from a high-profile, public career as an anchor and reporter to having 3 babies within 21 months-(yes, a set of twins in that mix)-to caring for 3 infants was, let’s just…
I can’t take it anymore. THIS is NOT September people! It’s June. We are done-kids, teachers, parents. Done with school! Full-on whooped. No more bright and shiny like when the school year started. No more everything getting done on time – much less BEFORE it’s due. Now it’s more like, “WHAT? What is due? When is…
T-Rex Sex. And Other Fossil Fun. Ever Feel Less Than Human? As a mom (or dad), I know I do. In fact, one of my boys reinforced that just the other night – telling me I sounded like a T-Rex. And no, it wasn’t while I was in the bedroom. (Wait, I pause to think…
It’s time. And unless you’ve been under a rock, you know that it’s Oprah Winfrey’s Farewell Season. But now, millions around the world — instead of saying, “O for Oprah”, many are saying, “O – OH-NO!” After 25 years, Oprah Winfrey is set to say good-bye and dim the lights on her afternoon program. …
Meredith Viera Meredith Vieira recently announced she will be leaving the TODAY anchor chair to spend more time with her husband and college-aged children. When a woman at the top of her profession with older children exits the office for a career slow-down or hiatus, some people scratch their heads – why now? Don’t kids…
Happy (almost) Mother’s Day! Two very funny women have been in the news lately for their take on working motherhood: –Comedian Amy Poehler, at the Time 100 dinner for influential people, gave a shout-out to those often unheralded people who make many of our lives possible: child-care workers: I have thought very hard and long…
I’ve got an idea for Mother’s Day. So hopefully, the hubs is reading this and will see it. Instead of getting me breakfast in bed, letting me sleep in or even get me some nice jewelry – how about you get me this: a PAYCHECK. That’s right – a check to cover my salary, bonus,…
I was on the phone yesterday doing an interview for a story when I mentioned that I’m going to be a stay at home mom with Harper, rather than finding another job. The woman I was speaking with was a well accomplished Manhattan attorney — and mom. “Well, don’t stay home for your kids,” she…
After my son, Andrew, was born, I faced a question as fraught as formula versus breast milk. Could I climb the career ladder in sweatpants? It started when an acquaintance questioned why I was sending Andrew to day care. “But you’re a writer. You can work from home,’’ she said. “You wouldn’t need child care!’’…
