http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:32:46 -0700 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:28:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Working-Moms-101-What-you-need-to-know-about-breastfeeding-and-work-in-Phoenix?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Breastfeeding benefits baby, mother and employer. The choice to continue breastfeeding after you return to work is a good one for your baby and your employer. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, "breast milk has dis... Career Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:28:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Working-Moms-101-What-you-need-to-know-about-breastfeeding-and-work-in-Phoenix?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Working-moms-celebrate-World-Breastfeeding-Week-August-17?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner World Breastfeeding Week is Aug 1-7, 2009 Tomorrow kicks off a week-long awareness campaign, World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), to promote, protect and support breastfeeding around the world. The 2009 theme is "Breastfeeding: A vital emergency re... Health & Fitness Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:50:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Working-moms-celebrate-World-Breastfeeding-Week-August-17?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Overcoming-the-motherhood-penalty?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner   A 2001 study by Michelle Budig and Paula England found that, "Mothers may earn less than other women because having children causes them to (1) lose job experience, (2) be less productive at work, (3) trade off higher wages for mother-... Career Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:45:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Overcoming-the-motherhood-penalty?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Working-Moms-101-How-do-I-develop-sustaining-friendships?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Working moms need friendship. Last year, my daughter's best friend moved away. Her friend's dad had suddenly passed away so she, her mom and her sisters returned "home" to be closer to extended family. The grievous loss rattled my daught... Balance Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:18:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Working-Moms-101-How-do-I-develop-sustaining-friendships?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Recession-makes-worklife-flexibility-possible-for-working-moms?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Employers more likely to approve flexible work options. Despite the challenges families are facing because of the economic downturn, there is good news: working moms are finally hearing "yes" to their requests for work/life flexibility. ... Career Balance Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:47:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Recession-makes-worklife-flexibility-possible-for-working-moms?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Working-Moms-101-Where-can-I-find-backup-child-care-in-Phoenix?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Back up child care is available in the Valley I received the call as I was preparing for my work day, "I'm really sorry Michele, but I'm closing for the week. There's been a family emergency." My youngest goes to an at-home child care prov... Balance Parenting Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:24:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Working-Moms-101-Where-can-I-find-backup-child-care-in-Phoenix?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d20-WNBA-offer-more-than-basketball-to-working-moms-and-their-families?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Visit www.wnba.com/mercury My family was invited to attend our first-ever WNBA game on Saturday when the Phoenix Mercury hosted the Detroit Shock. Although we expected to enjoy "just a basketball game," we came away with so much more, name... Parenting Reviews Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:05:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d20-WNBA-offer-more-than-basketball-to-working-moms-and-their-families?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Working-Moms-101-Where-are-the-best-places-to-connect-in-Phoenix?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Working moms connect in the Valley It's hard to imagine that you can feel lonely amid the busyness of your work life and family life, but it is an unexpected part of being a working mom. Often your priorities and personal relationships are put on ho... Balance Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:14:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Working-Moms-101-Where-are-the-best-places-to-connect-in-Phoenix?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Summer-reading-The-7-habits-of-happy-kids?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner One of my favorite books is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. I was first introduced to Covey's book in 1985 and have applied its principles to my life ever since. For working moms, it's required reading. When I learned that ... Reviews Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:33:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Summer-reading-The-7-habits-of-happy-kids?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Balanced-Working-Moms-Know-the-Formula?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner When I first entered the realm of working motherhood more than eight years ago, I remember that terrifying wave of fear that captured me once I realized that life as I knew it was over. Motherhood became the window through which old beliefs and drea... Balance Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:17:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Balanced-Working-Moms-Know-the-Formula?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Smart-Moves-for-OffRamping-Working-Moms?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Despite strides to “break the glass ceiling” and offer women equal opportunities for advancement, there’s no question - being a working mom comes with penalties. For those who choose to opt out of their careers to stay at home full... Career Balance Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:51:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Smart-Moves-for-OffRamping-Working-Moms?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Help-Improve-Arizona-Education-Standards?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Engage in your child's education Last week, I attended the ASU Commencement where President Obama delivered a moving speech to the graduates. But before that message, I was stunned by the statistics ASU President Dr. Michael Crow delivered.Dr. Crow&... Parenting Thu, 21 May 2009 07:33:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Help-Improve-Arizona-Education-Standards?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d19-5-Success-Strategies-for-Job-Seeking-Moms?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Working Moms Can Land Their Perfect Gig Were you recently laid off? Are you itching to make a career move? Whatever the reason for your job search, you're probably tentative because of today’s shaky job market. Plus, you worry about how you'll... Career Tue, 19 May 2009 13:27:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d19-5-Success-Strategies-for-Job-Seeking-Moms?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Obamas-ASU-Commencement-Address-Speaks-to-Working-Moms-Too?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner President Obama addresses the Class of 2009 Yesterday President Barack Obama addressed more than 60,000 Arizona State University graduates, their family and friends, as well as many more who attended just to hear his words. Though his message was ... Career Balance Thu, 14 May 2009 07:42:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Obamas-ASU-Commencement-Address-Speaks-to-Working-Moms-Too?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Phoenixbased-Employers-Make-the-Cut-for-Working-Moms?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Phoenix Employers Make the Top 10 Today DiversityInc Magazine announced its pick of Top 10 Companies for Executive Women and many of the employers on the list are right here in the Valley. The list highlights employers who have made strides in promo... Career Mon, 11 May 2009 12:13:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Phoenixbased-Employers-Make-the-Cut-for-Working-Moms?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Meet-Phoenix-Working-Mom-Bridget-D?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner Bridget is a working mom of two. Working moms are making work work throughout the Phoenix valley and in this column they share their typical day, their struggles and their tips for making work fit into life. Name: Bridget D. Location: Peoria, AZ Chi... Profile Fri, 08 May 2009 17:29:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Meet-Phoenix-Working-Mom-Bridget-D?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d6-StressFree-Ways-Working-Moms-Can-Manage-Multiple-Calendars?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner © Gabriel Blaj - Fotolia.com One of the many roles of a working mom is Family Task Manager. Whether you have a family of two or a family of more than five, trying to coordinate the activities and appointments for you, your children and your s... Balance Wed, 06 May 2009 10:58:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d6-StressFree-Ways-Working-Moms-Can-Manage-Multiple-Calendars?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d4-How-Working-Moms-Increase-MidDay-Energy-in-15-Minutes?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner © Tracy Martinez - Fotolia.com It's 2 o'clock in the afternoon and after a chaotic morning of getting the kids ready for school, sitting in rush-hour traffic and being consumed in meetings, you're exhausted. But there's at least three more hour... Balance Mon, 04 May 2009 11:57:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d4-How-Working-Moms-Increase-MidDay-Energy-in-15-Minutes?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Gift-Hero-Makes-Birthday-Shopping-Easy-for-Busy-Working-Moms?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner GIFT HERO (www.gifthero.com) makes gifting easy! If you're like most working moms, many of your weekends are filled with birthday parties for your children's friends. It's not unheard of for some moms to have two or three parties on the calendar for... Reviews Fri, 01 May 2009 09:00:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Gift-Hero-Makes-Birthday-Shopping-Easy-for-Busy-Working-Moms?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Leaving-the-Office-Unexpectedly-Without-Damaging-Your-Work-Credibility?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner © Andrejs Pidjass - Fotolia.com "The call" is a dreaded reality working moms face. In the midst of a busy day, the call pulls you from work-mode and thrusts you into mommy-mode. If you handle the situation improperly, your commitmen... Career Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:45:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5382-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Leaving-the-Office-Unexpectedly-Without-Damaging-Your-Work-Credibility?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Working-Moms-Examiner