Working Mother back issues from April 2008:
Get What You Want
Apr 01, 2008; ... My 3-year-old is really good at asking for what he wants. "I want to fly," Jack says. "Throw me up in the air." He also expresses his needs easily: "I need more bubbles in my bath," or "I need to find Baby Holiday" (his favorite doll, named after Billie Holiday). And sometimes (sigh), "I need a ...
Unlikely Blogger
Apr 01, 2008; ... It all started with my BlackBerry, which my investors from MCG Capital gave me as a gift. I had never loved sitting in front of a computer, but this portable companion appealed to my need for speed. I went from technology mediocrity to finding my own brand of geekiness, mastering the whole PDA ...
letters
Apr 01, 2008; ... Singular Sensation I'm a single working mom to a hyper 3-year-old son, and I'm so happy you did a story on a single working mother. I can really identify with cover mom Nicole Clapp [December/January]. I, too, had postpartum depression after an emergency C-section. I also had an early ...
Solutions
Apr 01, 2008; ... Tax Break Chipped in at a soup kitchen? Traveled to build houses for Habitat for Humanity? Deduct not only donations but also expenses incurred while serving charitable organizations. Count everything from lodging to meals to transportation on Schedule A of your return. Plant It Forward ...
diversity at work
Apr 01, 2008; ... As a model, Real Cosmetics founder Lubna Khalid never dreamed she would one day open retail stores around the globe. But being frustrated that makeup artists never had the right colors to match her Pakistani-American skin tone stoked her entrepreneurial embers. "I had heard other multicultural ...
momblog
Apr 01, 2008; ... As the working wife of a stay-at-home dad, I've often been asked by friends and strangers, "When is he going to get a real job?" and "What does he do all day?" My mother is one of our harshest critics. I find this ironic because she was a stay-at-home mom who never worked herself. However, she ...
moms group
Apr 01, 2008; ... With lyrics like "Eat your damn spaghetti or leave the room," working mom Joy Rose and her band, Housewives on Prozac (housewivesonprozac.com), sound off on motherhood. Together since 1997, Joy, 50, and her four bandmates, all with day jobs, defy the stereotype of the middle-aged mom by rocking ...
This Is How She Does It
Apr 01, 2008; ... KELLY NEAL MARIOTTI 38, president and chief designer, Green Frog Art, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; mom to Ava, 1 When she launched her own children's furniture design business 12 years ago, Kelly Neal Mariotti had some notable disadvantages: She had no design background whatsoever and ...
Time for You
Apr 01, 2008; ... Age gracefully? Oh please. You plan on going down fighting for your youthful good looksand outlook. Here, quick strategies for keeping your body, mind and spirit timeless. 5 minutes ... Fresh Face We all want to look as young as we feel, says beauty editor Charta Krupp in ...
Things We Love
Apr 01, 2008; ... Oh, behave! Face savers that chase away everything from fine lines to dark circles. 1. Nightcap Dior Capture R60/80 XP Rich Creme ($80, saks.com) pledges to smooth lines and stimulate new cell growth while you sleep. 2. Oh, M'Eye! The lightweight L'Oréal Skin Genesis Daily ...
Welcoming Workspace
Apr 01, 2008; ... THE PROBLEMS: THE OPEN FLOOR PLAN OF THIS MARKETING AND PR FIRM INSPIRED TEAMWORK BUT AMPLIFIED NOISE AND MADE IT HARD TO HIDE STACKS OF SUPPLIES. THE SOLUTIONS: DECORATIVE RUGS SOFTEN SOUND, WHILE KIDS AND PETS GET THEIR OWN PLAY ZONE. SLEEK FURNITURE AND CABINETS HIDE CLUTTER. When ...
Protecting Your Peepers
Apr 01, 2008; ... work & health Are your eyes often red or dry? Or do they sting, burn or feel gritty at work? You may have dry eye syndrome, an often hard-to-diagnose condition that affects more than 20 million Americans. Prolonged computer use, reading and exposure to heating, air-conditioning and ...
Earth-Friendly Eating
Apr 01, 2008; ... go green Earth-Friendly Eating Making environmentally friendly food choices is often easier at home than at a restaurant. But diners can now find out where to eat based on who's green as well as on food and ambience, thanks to dinegreen.com, a website from the nonprofit Green Restaurant ...
When Kids Don't Snooze, You Lose
Apr 01, 2008; ... sleep aid We know that our children's sleep problems, such as night wakings and resisting bedtime, can leave us exhausted. But beyond fatigue, these may also take a toll on our overall physical and emotional health. A large-scale survey from the Royal Children's Hospital and the ...
Run Away from Pricey Sneakers
Apr 01, 2008; ... body booster Run Away from Pricey Sneakers if you've ever shopped for running shoes, you know they can easily carry a three-digit price tag. But most brands offer low-, medium- and high-priced models, and new research says you needn't cough up extra dough to get quality. The Institute of ...
Eat an Apple to Eat Less
Apr 01, 2008; ... healthy bites An apple a day may keep calories at bay, according to research from Pennsylvania State University. Study participants had an apple, applesauce or apple juice 15 minutes before lunch. Those who ate the solid apple rather than juice or puree consumed 190 fewer ...
Beyond Deep Breathing
Apr 01, 2008; ... stress relief Beyond Deep Breathing Despite all the emphasis on managing stress these days, it seems that people are more stressed out than ever. In fact, a third of all U.S. adults are living with extreme stress, and almost half of them say this has increased over the last five years, ...
College Saving Savvy
Apr 01, 2008; ... By the time your baby turns 18, you can either send her to college or buy a small island. We help you assess your options so you can start saving now. BY JEFF SCHLEGEL As you watch your toddler read her first book, upside down, thoughts of her freshman year in college may seem hazy. But ...
Franchising the Family
Apr 01, 2008; ... Is your job making it hard for you to spend time with your kids? With child-focused franchises on the rise, more moms are making kids their business. Joanna Meiseies sat patiently in a Boston hair salon with a video camera on her lap and her 3-year-old son, Ben, by her side, waiting to ...
ENTREPRENEUR MOM AWARDS
Apr 01, 2008; ... These three rule breakers launched innovative, family-friendly companies that make millions. Here's how they did it. INSIDE THE MINDS OF MILLIONAIRE MOMS TESS COODY-ANDERS, 37 Mother of Aidan, 11, Brendan, 9, and Kieran, 6 COFOUNDER: GUERRA DEBERRY COODY A ...
Show Us the Money
Apr 01, 2008; ... Six ways women can make their mark in the financial industry BY ANURADHA KOLI It's no secret: In sectors like law, IT and finance, it's still tough for working moms and women of color to break into the executive ranks. While there's been considerable progress in the past three decades, ...
HOTSHOTS ANSWER YOUR STICKY QUESTIONS
Apr 01, 2008; ... Q How do you and your family handle dinnertime at your home? Ellen Bettridge VP, U.S. Retail Travel Network American Express Kids: Grace, 13, and Abigail, 6 A: Dinner is the first time in the day that I get to see my daughters, Grace and Abigail, and spend ...
go eco!
Apr 01, 2008; ... What makes a geat family vacation destination? Fun for kids, relaxation for Mom and Dad, beautiful sights, sumptuous food, the great outdoors, a chance to learn something new. what if you could have all these things even as you show your respect for the environment? you can, and we've got five ...
Sensory Delights
Apr 01, 2008; ... Your baby has entered the world with a skills set perfect for bonding with you and her surroundings thanks to her senses: taste, smell, touch, sight and hearing. While you may feel you have to cram in as much sensory learning as possible before you return to work, you don't have to help her ...
"Can I Help?"
Apr 01, 2008; ... "Mommy, I want to sweep," your preschooler insists. You may be tempted to begin a tug-of-war over the broom (because it's so much easier to do it yourself), but wait: You might be brushing past a teachable moment that can start your child on the long and winding road to helping out around the ...
Bedwetting Blues
Apr 01, 2008; ... Beyond a certain age, bedwetting goes from an extra-load-of-laundry inconvenience to an embarrassment that creates tension between you and your grade schooler. You just don't know what to do or how to talk about it with him. But before you let your frustration-and guilt-get the better of you, ...
Raise a Green Tween
Apr 01, 2008; ... You kicked your Styrofoam habit and now drink coffee from a mug at work, turn off your PC every night and use both sides of paper before recycling. You try to keep this eco-instinct alive at home, too. But your middle schooler-who's so involved with homework, trumpet practice, math tutoring and ...
Out and About
Apr 01, 2008; ... Enjoy some fun in the fresh air as warmer weather kicks in. BY ANURADHA KOLI Hunting for Spring On a sunny weekend morning, challenge the family to discover as many sights, sounds and scents of spring as they can in this activity from Donna Erickson, star of PBS's Donna's Day. Break up ...
Calcium Boosters
Apr 01, 2008; ... We all know how important calcium is for building strong bones. But most U.S. kids aren't getting enough dairy, and the dairy they are consuming is too high in fat, says anew studyfromPenn State, which foundthat only 2-and 3-year-olds were getting the suggested number of daily servings of ...
My toddler gets so upset by time-outs. Should I try another tactic?
Apr 01, 2008; ... A: seeing your toddler distressed by a time-out can be hard to take. But before you dismiss this discipline tool, keep in mind that her reaction is actually a clue that if s working. That said, there are ways you can help make these lessons as painless as possiblefor both your child and you ....
STINKY-FEET SOLUTIONS
Apr 01, 2008; ... healthy kids tip Do your child's feet smell, well, less than sweet? This common problem occurs because kids sweat-they work at a higher metabolic rate than adults and tend to be more active. Sweaty feet, in particular, can harbor odor and bacteria because they're enclosed in socks and ...
Raise a Healthy Eco-Kid
Apr 01, 2008; ... family | healthy child It's never too early to help your child incorporate environmentally friendly practices into her daily routine. Some great ideas from Jennifer Shu, MD, coauthor of the new American Academy of Pediatrics book Food Fights: Teach him to reduce and reuse. Put his lunch ...
Get Fresh Air
Apr 01, 2008; ... Take a deep breath: We Americans, on average, spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the air we're breathing there may not be so fresh. Common allergens such as dust mites, mold spores and pet dander can affect home air quality and ...
Lighten Up-It's Spring!
Apr 01, 2008; ... Market-fresh ingredients like herbs and salad greens kick up the flavor of these light, satisfying recipes, making it easy to eat healthy. Simple to prepare, these dishes are sure to become family staples. cookbook of the month Sara Foster's Casual Cooking is this popular chef's ...