Category Archives: Working Moms

Teen Moms in Yearbooks: Yes or No?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Marijean

NBC is running a story this morning about the reactions by some parents and students over a yearbook spread that features teen moms. Some people feel like featuring students who were pregnant and raising young children while in high school … Continue reading →

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Sleep Wanderings

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Marijean

I had that dream again last night; the one where I’m in an underground shopping mall, or an enormous airport (sometimes a university campus, or a parking garage, or an unknown city). I’m trying to get where I need to … Continue reading →

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5 Awesomely Outrageous (and Useful) Summer Chores for Teens

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Marijean

Apply the Dewey Decimal system to the family’s collection of books. Vacuum or sweep all the closet floors. (What? You can’t find the floors? Oh, I guess you better clean out the closets, first.) Alphabetize the spices in the pantry. … Continue reading →

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A Working Mom’s Manifesto

Posted on October 25, 2010 by marijean

I broke a promise to myself last week. When I made the commitment to give myself the gift of a year, I said that I would take really good care of myself every day. I made a choice to work … Continue reading →

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Ironing the Cloth Napkins

Posted on June 29, 2010 by marijean

I’ve been thinking a lot about the Dinner at Our House post. I’m really not a pretentious jerk, but man did I seem like one in that post. I certainly didn’t mean to imply that dinner at our house is … Continue reading →

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