Opting Back In: The Pros and Cons of Returning to Work After Kids

Before kids, Lorraine Wilde had a great job managing supplies for a chemistry lab in Bellingham, a vibrant college town. It was the kind of job she’d trained for when she earned her master’s degree in environmental science, the kind of job she thought she’d have forever. But her plans changed in a h

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Your Social Media Profile: Is It Hurting Or Helping Your Job Hunt?

There is no doubt that social media has become a crucial component of our society.  A 2011 Pew Internet survey indicates that over 65% of online adults (and 50% of ALL adults) in the United States use Facebook or another social networking site.  Social media can be a powerful and convenient way to

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Stepparenting and Blended Families: How to Make it Work

When Rachelle Katz, Ph.D., psychotherapist and author of The Happy Stepmother, created her website, stepsforstepmothers.com, she was floored by the response. Thousands registered, eagerly sharing their experiences. These moms needed support — and wanted to be heard. “It seems to have opened a crack

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Ask the Parent Coach: The Challenges of Step-Parenting

  Q: I am a relatively new stepmother to two teenagers. While I was not naive enough to think we'd be The Brady Bunch, things are not going very well despite hopeful intentions. Their mother left, but it feels like somehow I am cast as the bad guy! I don’t want to bring my husband/their father in

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Profiles in Mother Courage: Vanessa Berlowitz, Documentarian and Adventurer

Whether they live in Honolulu or Honduras, work as ER nurses or abstract artists, moms face a lot of the same day-to-day challenges. Just ask Vanessa Berlowitz. The director and producer of the upcoming Discovery Channel documentary series Frozen Planet has spent years shooting and developing footag

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Easy Expert Tips on Organizing Your Child's Closet

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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Expert Tips on Organizing Your Kitchen to Plan and Prepare Meals More Effectively

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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5 Expert Tips for Creating a Mail Center in Your Home

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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