Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Dec 9, 2009, 7:24 am
You don’t have to do everything. That should come as a huge relief, but for most working moms it’s comes through as a bit of pat advice. But there is truth in the idea. Richards Koch descr...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Dec 7, 2009, 6:46 pm
We each have roles in life that uniquely define who we are. For example, I’m a mom, wife, sister, daughter, writer, runner, and more. Within each role we have responsibilities and goals. I̵...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Dec 1, 2009, 7:14 am
I‘ve discovered that the one reliable attribute of working motherhood is change. It’s usually the kind of swift, unexpected of change that just blows you right off your feet. No wonder so ...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 27, 2009, 2:00 am
In the spirit of Black Friday, minus waking up before dawn to stand outside a store, I’m highlighting three special deals just for working moms. All of these deals are running today through Nove...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 26, 2009, 6:26 am
Dear loyal reader, Though I only formally say it a few times a year (today included), your presence here is appreciated more than words can express. Every day you, the busy working mom who returns ...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 24, 2009, 1:38 pm
Over the weekend our family was treated to a magical stay at Disney’s Grand California Hotel. Thanks to Disneyland and their entire cast for hosting the Parent Blogger event that made our trip p...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 20, 2009, 7:00 am
I know I have some enterprising and innovative readers out there. If that’s you, then here’s your chance to share some of your ingenuity! iRobot, the company behind those nifty, floor-cle...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 18, 2009, 7:05 am
Thanks to my friends at Hybrid Mom, I had an opportunity to interview fellow entrepreneur and mom, Mary Beth Evans. You might recognize Mary Beth’s name and photo from her work as an actress. Bu...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 16, 2009, 12:35 pm
Yesterday I participated in the Iron Girl 10-mile race in Tempe, AZ. It’s my sixth double-digit race (10+ miles) since I got back into running in 2007. People often ask me why I run and it̵...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 13, 2009, 1:28 pm
After more than nine years as a working mother, having worked both “for the man” as a corporate cog and “for the woman” (me!) as an small business owner, I’ve figured out...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 10, 2009, 7:30 am
Are you a work-at-home or telecommuting mom floundering in the chaos of managing your work and your family, all under one roof? Maybe you’ve checked out the Get Your Groove Back! eClass, but put...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 6, 2009, 7:12 am
Between work and family responsibilities, working moms carry quite a load. The pressure to juggle it all can lead to depression. Yet, a recent study shows that more than 65% of working moms are leavin...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 4, 2009, 11:40 am
As a mom of three kids, one of whom has a chronic condition that requires seeing a cadre of doctors spanning four specialties, I’ve spent a fair amount of time at a doctor’s office. I know...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Nov 2, 2009, 1:49 pm
Scroll down to the bottom of this post for instructions on how you can enter to receive a free copy of this book! Title: The Power of Respect: Benefit from the most forgotten element of success Auth...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 28, 2009, 8:29 am
I‘ve been reviewing a ton of job opportunities in the last few weeks as part of my effort to return to “traditional” work. I’m taking my return to work seriously in that I don&...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 26, 2009, 8:45 am
Most of the conversations on this blog focus on you, the mother, and how you effectively manage your work alongside your kids. I rarely spend time directly discussing the most important “work...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 23, 2009, 8:26 am
There are plenty of pessimists who will tell you that now isn’t the time to do anything that might shake an already tenuous employment outlook. Despite news that the economy is rebounding from t...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 21, 2009, 8:30 am
If you’ve followed this blog or my tweets for any length of time, then you know that I’m a running momma and dropped about 20-25 pounds earlier this year. My health and fitness has always...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 19, 2009, 8:46 am
A few weeks ago, I was invited to participate in a “mom blogger conference call” with Anthony Edwards, one of the actors in the upcoming film, Motherhood. Edwards shared his views on being...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 16, 2009, 3:32 pm
My friend and fellow blogger, Melanie Sheridan, is taking a big step to “walk the walk” as she prepares her body and raises money for the 2009 San Diego Breast Cancer 3-Day this November 2...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 12, 2009, 8:54 am
My husband happens to work for a well-known online job board, which doesn’t necessarily offer any big advantages for me as I make my next big career move back into traditional employment (heR...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 9, 2009, 4:59 pm
Earlier this week, I wrote about my decision to return to the traditional workforce, or at least make myself more open to exploring opportunities in a regular full-time job. Now, it’s time to ma...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 7, 2009, 12:53 pm
Yesterday, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment opened their vault to release Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in an industry first – the release arrived in stores as a Disney Blu-ray + DVD com...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 6, 2009, 4:48 pm
I‘ve been going through a gut-twisting work-life conflict recently. I know you’ll understand because as a working mom, you know what it’s like to be pulled in many directions at once...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Oct 2, 2009, 8:17 am
I love October. By now, I’ve recovered from the summer break and fallen into a nice work-life groove. Plus, the weather is finally cooling (it was only 75 degrees when I dropped the kids off at ...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Sep 30, 2009, 8:30 am
... chances are you’ve heard about the Box Tops for Education program. My daughters’ school is an active ... 8217;s of your school (the money is not diverted to some State education fund...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Sep 28, 2009, 8:35 am
Recently, I was added to the eclectic group of writers who contribute to the Moms of Hue blog. The blog was formed to share the unique views women of color have on motherhood. More important, Moms of ...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Sep 25, 2009, 12:53 pm
I‘m a mother and I’m a better person because of it. Motherhood has taught me patience, joy, forgiveness, love, and so much more. But the learning process was anything but easy. In the mon...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Sep 23, 2009, 1:04 pm
When I was pregnant with my first child, I didn’t know what to expect from motherhood. I tried to glean as much as I could from books like What to Expect When You’re Expecting, but nothing...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Sep 22, 2009, 7:36 am
When I was invited to review the Fisher Price TRIO™ Basic Building Set, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Admittedly, it’s been some time since I’ve wandered down the toy store aisle; ...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Sep 10, 2009, 12:46 pm
My son with his Obaachan (my mom) This Sunday, September 13, 2009 is National Grandparents Day – now celebrating 30 years! Celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day each year, National G...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Sep 5, 2009, 9:06 am
As the United States tries to emerge from a crippling recession, working moms are feeling the pinch. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report on September 4, 2009 the unemployment rate has ...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Sep 1, 2009, 11:42 am
Wow. It’s September already. Unlike most people, I don’t wait until December to begin planning for the next year. Experience has taught me to be more proactive, mostly because it takes me...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Aug 31, 2009, 12:45 pm
Giveaway is closed. Kids heading back to school? Mine have been back for three weeks now and aside from daily homework woes, my biggest challenge is coming up with healthy, yummy lunches for them to ...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Aug 28, 2009, 2:20 pm
... we provide outside of work. Although my visit was limited, I did see glimpses of General Mills’ commitment that makes me believe they are more than just talking about ... service center....
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Aug 24, 2009, 2:55 pm
Giveaway is closed. Since becoming a mother, I’ve learned to appreciate the instinctive wisdom of children. I revel is the precocious nature of young children who don’t yet have the words...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Aug 19, 2009, 5:01 pm
The kids went back to school this week and despite having oodles of free time, I’m plagued by a familiar affliction called Overwhelm Paralysis (OP). OP is a common concern for working mothers w...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Aug 3, 2009, 10:22 am
Update 8-14-09: Thank you to everyone who entered this giveaway. This giveaway is now closed and the winners have been selected. Congratulations Jessica Nicholas, Sara Lacey and Andrea H!! Please chec...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Jul 31, 2009, 1:22 pm
She'll always be my baby (age 3) Today I wrote a post about World Breastfeeding Week and it immediately took me back to May 2001. That’s when my daughter took her first sips of my breast mi...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Jul 29, 2009, 9:34 am
You’ve had ‘em. I know, because I’ve had ‘em and I’m not that different than any other working mom out there. I’m talking about those days when, despite your best e...
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Michele D. posted an article on The Integrated Mother - Jul 27, 2009, 8:03 am
Around 4 o’clock every day I hear three words I dread, “What’s for dinner?” For the next two hours it’s a scramble to figure out what to make and then to make sure I have...
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