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Finding balance
Juggling kids, a career, spouse -- and maybe a little 'me time!' - can be a daunting task. We can help! With ideas on alternative work arrangements, finding child care, support groups, and more, consider this page your personal assistant! |
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Is getting your kids dressed in the morning a constant battle (with no clear winner)? Do you wish your child’s clothes were more accessible? Are you (or they) spending too much time selecting outfits in the morning? When your child’s closet is organized, you’ll shed precious minutes off your mornin
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Do feel like you are always looking for more space in your kitchen? Is food spoiling because you have forgotten about it? Do you make too many trips to the grocery store? Save time in 2012 by implementing systems that will help you use your kitchen more efficiently Make items more accessible Make
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Has your entryway, kitchen, or home office become a dumping ground for every scrap of paper that comes through the front door? Do you find yourself paying bills late because you misplace them or can't find them buried in the stacks? Don’t let your mail intimidate you! To help you declutter those mai
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As with any goal, decluttering your home is about adopting the right mindset and then using a consistent and focused approach to tackle one project or space at a time. According to the National Association of Professional Organizers, 80 percent of what we keep we never use. Keeping that sobering sta
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Multitasking moms: Just say no! A study published last month in American Sociological Review shows that middle-class working mothers multitask more than their male partners (10 hours more per week) — and they’re not happy about it. Author Shira Offer, assistant sociology and anthropology professor
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Getting kids to do chores can seem like a chore in itself. If they don’t refuse, they moan and groan. If they don’t moan and groan, they drag their feet. If they don’t drag their feet, they do a sloppy job. It’s enough to convince parents they’re better off scrubbing the tub, mowing the lawn or loa
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To quote Hillary Clinton, it takes a village to raise a child. But where do you find that village when you live in a city? Facebook helps. So do online communities for moms, such as Green Lake Moms. Melissa Benaroya founded the Green Lake Moms Yahoo group in 2005. A clinical social worker and co-a
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Has your kid caught the acting bug? Does she show star potential? Or are you the only one who thinks she lights up the room? Seattle has a wealth of professional theaters and training programs geared specifically for kids and designed to nurture budding talent. We even have a few child stars of ou
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