The Sunday list
I've never been one to spend Sunday getting ready for the week ahead. I don't do meal prep, I don't lay out outfits. We have …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Friday miscellany: The writing plan
We opened the backyard pool a few weeks ago, but it has been way too cold to go in...until this week! The maiden voyage happened …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Pet peeves
Better a day late with the podcast post than never, right? We generally keep it positive on Best of Both Worlds, but today's episode is …Read More
Friday miscellany: May life updates
My oldest child turns 14 this weekend. Not coincidentally, that means I am celebrating 14 years of parenthood! I know there is the saying that …Read More
Recast it as an adventure
Much of adult life can feel the same, day after day. We have our routines, which can be wise. Smart routines make good choices automatic. …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Returning to work after a break
Few careers are totally linear these days. Many people -- particularly parents -- take time out of the workforce at some point or another. No …Read More
Graduation giveaway! Which is your favorite book?
Happy Monday everybody! We are nearing graduation season. This year's graduation ceremonies may still look a little different than in years past, but new grads …Read More
Friday miscellany: Piece by piece
This has not been the easiest of weeks. The baby isn't sleeping well and he is (not coincidentally, I imagine) in a mood. So clearly …Read More
Repost: Thinking of going part-time?
Laura's note: A few people sent me Olga Khazan's recent article in the Atlantic called "Why don't more American moms work part-time?" Part-time work is …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Listener questions on goal-setting, grandparent presents, and more
We love listener questions! This week's episode of Best of Both Worlds is an all-mailbag edition, including our first ever audio query (you can record …Read More