This past Wednesday was Take Our Kids to Work day, and I was the guy in charge of the whole shebang at my office. This meant a lot of busy days and culminated in the most exhausting day of my working year. For those who aren't aware of this special event, TOKTW day gives grade 9 … [Read more...]
A Review of Meg Wolitzer’s The Ten Year Nap
Four friends meet weekly at a NYC café to share the trials and joys of motherhood over coffee and bagels. Such is the premise for Meg Wolitzer's The Ten Year Nap. The story examines the lives and choices of several mothers, who have placed their careers on hold to stay home and … [Read more...]
Career and family: Struggling with the balance
"I can bring home the bacon. Fry it up in a pan. And never, ever let you forget you're a man." These are the infamous words of the Peggy Lee song from 1963, "I'm a woman." However, those of you who were kids in the 70's may remember it from the commercial for Enjoli perfume (see full ad … [Read more...]
Flexible Employment
In playgrounds everywhere moms can join the great debate of staying at home with children vs. returning to work. For many women the choice can be painful and gut-wrenching and feel like an all or nothing decision. But does it have to be? Most moms will agree – a happy mom means a happy … [Read more...]