Tips
Bite-sized pearls of wisdom from our editors, experts, and community. Hint: If this is your first visit, make sure you start by reading our First30Tips.
Working Girl... With a Baby
You're being asked to choose between your baby and your career. (Not really, but that's what going back to work feels like to many new mothers.)
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Bringing Up Baby (While Working)
Among the biggest challenges that a working mother will face is choosing the right caregiver for her child.
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It's Off to Work We Go
Don't wait until your first day back to speak with your boss about your work situation.
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A Mother's Guilt
How is my child doing? Is he safe? Is he happy? Did I make the right decision? Would he be better off if I stayed home? You aren't the only one with questions like these swirling in your sleep-deprived mind.
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The Nanny Diaries
Establishing good communication with your child’s caregiver will help make your transition back to work that much easier. Though you may feel like checking in every five minutes via telephone, it may be more realistic to schedule one or two check-in ti
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Join the Working Mom Mob
Many new moms find comfort in talking with other working mothers, especially during the first few weeks back at the office.
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Right on Schedule
Budgeting your time is key for succeeding as a working mother. You want to make the most of each minute to ensure you have time to get everything done at work and at home.
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If Momma Ain't Happy...
You've made it through your first week back at work! Any working mother will tell you that it isn't easy, but it does get easier over time.
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Milking It For All It's Worth
Breast-feeding can be a wonderful way to nurture and bond with your baby. However, you may still be breast-feeding when you choose to go back to work, and continuing to do so may be challenging.
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Put on a Happy Face
When returning to work after maternity leave, you may feel like you have to “re-audition” for your job.
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