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Shorter maternity leave in the U.S. gives moms more time to enjoy workplace pump stations
In Washington state, it’s possible to string together 18 weeks of maternity leave by combining six weeks of disability with the 12 weeks off guaranteed by the federal Family and […]
Children watching parents watching screens
We all know, having read a Columbian masterpiece on May 18, just how cool Vancouver's downtown has grown these days. I noticed another aspect of downtown cool – unless maybe it's […]
Darn it, kids, go outside!
I'm constantly encouraging my two noisy boys to go outside, usually at the top of my voice. Exploring the outdoors makes kids happier, healthier and smarter. If you have a tough time […]
Forgot my phone again. :)
I'm the mirror image of Erin. My kids are older and my time is freer; what I find myself pondering these days isn't so much time and task juggling as […]
Busy, busy, busy
It’s a great time to buck being busy. Brigid Schulte’s book “Overwhelmed: Work, Love and Play When No One Has the Time” has enjoyed a wave of media coverage. I do my best […]
Kids, work, fun: How do you combine them?
Books about balancing family and work obligations are topping best-seller lists lately. You’ve got Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In,” Brigid Schulte’s “Overwhelmed,” and Jennifer Senior’s “All Joy and No Fun,” to […]