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Mom Life
Mom Life
Support group for women that want it all for themselves and their kids.
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Wondering if anyone can point me towards some informational courses or certificate programs for health insurance? We’ve been struggling with a restrictive HMO and have two special needs kids who require some extra care. I am at the end of my rope calling insurance every time I…
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Mom LifeAny new moms based in California here? Looking for some advice and insights about using state provided parental leave and how you navigated it in conjunction with your company provided benefits, if any. Please leave a comment if you can help. Thx!!
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Mom LifeWFH has turned into having 2 full-time jobs sometimes 3 at the same time. I have noticed that since I have been working from home due to Covid, my husband will ask me to do chores during my working hours. I have noticed in between meetings I will be loading the washing machine,…
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Mom LifeAny job suggestions for Single Moms? I need something flexible, someone understanding that if my child is sick she is my first priority. I need to be able to leave my job to take her to the Doctor. I need a job where I can make my own hours or at least can be sensitive to my…
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Mom LifeI'm looking for a new job that will allow me to work from home. The problem is I don't know what to apply for. My background is in customer service. I have also applied for several work-from-home jobs. No luck yet.
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Mom LifeAny ideas on remote work that aren't an MLM (no hate to those)? I'm trying to juggle homeschooling, taking care of a house and cats that aren't even mine for my mother in law, and trying to escape a bad situation at the same time where I need the income to take care of myself and…
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Mom LifeHi Everyone! I am a recent graduate and am looking for full-time employment in the DC area. Not in any particular field yet, since pretty much every job opportunity requires x years of experience that I do not have. My most recent work experience was at a daycare facility. Most…
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Mom LifeI feel like I am not being listened to by my child's school. I have some issues with my daughters school. There are four schools in the town I live in. Each school has more than 2 cases of Covid. My daughter has asked me to go back to virtual school, as she is nervous about being…
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Mom LifeHello ladies!!! Did you know I own my own e-commerce store- that sells all the essentials needed TODAY!!! Beauty, Wellness, Home and Health! During these times we need to take care of our health! I need a favor?I’m trying to hit a goal this month and I would love to help serve…
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Mom LifeNeuroscientist, Amishi Jha, says we're living in "Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous" (VUCA) times. Doesn't that sound exhausting? It's affecting our attention more than we realize. This article is worth a scan (or a full read if you have time).…
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Mom LifeI’ll continue to shout this from the rooftops… Not practicing self-care and prioritizing yourself is the biggest mistake you can make as a working mom. It’s not honorable to put everyone else before you. Your family (and work) need you to be well. So, let me share a few EASY ways…
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Mom LifeIf anything has become apparent in the last 6 months it’s that working moms are HEROES! As you go about your day take a few minutes to learn how you can MAKE LIFE EASIER ON YOURSELF. I have an awesome article I think you’ll love. It’s all about how to be a great parent and…
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Mom LifeI love my family very much, I am very grateful for them. However, I am a boy mom to a 13 year old, pregnant with another boy, have my husband and 2 male dogs. There is a lot of testosterone in the house right at all times. With Covid, I am working full-time from home, my son has…
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Mom LifeWell recently my daughter's school district showed us the plans for reopening the schools. They will spilt the whole school into two groups. A-L and M-Z. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the kids in the first group will go to school, on an A day and Half day schedule. Wednesday, everyone…
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Mom LifeThis week, I began interviewing contractors to cover for me during my maternity leave. I am excited to meet our little one, but am also a bit anxious about stepping away from the workplace for a few months. While I have always performed well (evidenced by year-end performance…
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Mom LifeI am 7 weeks pregnant. I informed my boss this morning, I wanted to wait till my third trimester was completed. I chose to tell him this morning due to my horrible morning (all day) sickness. He seemed super supportive and excited for me. Does anyone have experience with this and…
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Mom LifeI am pregnant!!! So naturally I am anxious about everything and researching as much as I can about everything under the sun. I am curious if anyone has suggestions on portable breast pumps, the kind that I don't need to be attached to a wall to use.
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Mom LifeAll of us have one person in life that is very special to us. Yes, there are few of us who do not have such a person who we can claim to be a special one. However, sooner or later we are determined to find that special person. There are a plenty of reasons for which for we need…
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Mom LifeDon't you hate when you get in an argument with your SO only to find out they were being thoughtful? I was working on some peer reviews one night at home when my SO reminded me that I needed to walk the dogs. We give them their last walk around 8:30 PM every night. (We give them…
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Mom LifePuberty hits too fast! I feel like I dropped my cute happy baby off at school one morning and picked up some greasy, pimply, smelly version on Eeyore after school. My son can no longer say complete sentences. "Yes, No, Cool, Aight, Sure" seem to be the only words he knows now.…
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This is a safe zone first and foremost.
Come and vent about your midnight feeding, your boss calling you abrasive, your chicken coming out dry, or whatever else you need to get off your chest. Let's celebrate those first steps, first words, promotions, all of it. This is a virtual village to listen, laugh, cry and support you.
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