Equal Pay – We Deserve Better

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Today, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, is the national observance of Equal Pay Day; the day when we recognize the wage gap between working women and men and offer remedies to address pay inequity. According to statistics released in 2016 by the United States Census Bureau, women are paid, on average, 80 cents for every dollar their male counterparts are paid -- a gap of 20 cents. While we have made progress over the years, it has been slow. Since 2000, women have seen a $.16 increase which equates to … [Read more...]

“Don’t have sex because you will get pregnant and [your career will] die.” (Coach Carr, Mean Girls)

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I thought we were free from mean girls after high school. THEN I became a working mom. The genesis story of MomSource Network includes a casual friend who decided to tell me when my son was 8 weeks old that she was impressed that I had gone back to work full-time because "she just loved her little bundle of joy too much to be able to do it." Because, obviously, if I had loved Avery more, then I would have stayed home with him. As International Women's Day approaches this month, I've been … [Read more...]

Toes in the Water, Laptop in Hand: Busted Working on Vacation

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On Tuesday morning you'll find me on a hotel balcony somewhere in the Caribbean with the sunrising while my fingers are busily reading, replying and archiving emails. That's right. I work on vacation. GASP! But before you judge me, let me explain. Yes, I spend most of my professional life encouraging women to pursue work-life blend. I believe that women deserve more career options than the traditional two options. Those options most frequently are A) Working 80 hours a week in someone … [Read more...]

There IS a Qualified Talent Pool Hiding in Plain Sight…. Why can’t your organization see them?

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The simple answer is: You aren't offering a Returner Program. The 45-hour-Monday-Friday workweek is more than 100 years old. Innovative workplace practices are crucial because evolution is required to be successful. Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15% more likely to show returns higher than their industry mean! (HBJ2016 -Why Diverse Teams are Smarter). Understanding the research that supports change is crucial to selecting the right programs to move forward. Women … [Read more...]

Pinterest “Meh”

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How do you feel about Pinterest? Love it? Hate it? Hear what MomSource Team member, Andrea Dake, has to say about her latest Pinterest project. Like so many moms, I have a love/hate relationship with Pinterest. On one hand, it gives me great ideas for holidays, parties, recipes, decorating, gifts, etc. It’s a great distraction when my brain is fried after a day of work, meetings, 1st grade homework, picking up toys and cleaning up dog vomit. On the other hand, it makes me feel totally … [Read more...]

5 Insanely Easy Ways to Avoid Power Struggles with Your Toddler

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“Yes! I’m in another power struggle with my child!” - said NO parent EVER! Where does the inevitable power struggle come from?  Children naturally begin a power struggle with their parents around the age of 2 (ever heard of the terrible 2’s) and it’s in full force by the age of 3. This is totally normal for children to experience. They are seeking a way to be independent and it starts early. Keep in mind that you want your child to grow up with a strong sense of worth. Learning to … [Read more...]

5 Easy Ways to Manage Conflict During the Holidays (That Aren’t Awkward)

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The holidays are full of wonder, joy, excitement, and … lots of yelling! Yes, bringing family together from far and near can create friction when it comes to everyone’s opinion about everything. And since a lot of people feel total freedom in posting their opinions all over social media, it’s not too suprising to know what the hot topics of the holidays will be when the family gathers to break bread. #1 Lower Your Expectations So, yeah...this is so simple and yet so hard to do if you … [Read more...]

Real Talk: Does Uncle Sam Care About Your Work Schedule?

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This Veteran's Day I'm reminded that no matter how imperfect our lives or how divisive our politics that I am truly blessed to live in a country where I have the freedom to speak freely and to be an agent for changing the way American's work.  I'm thankful for our vets and our active military for making my life possible. On such a patriotic day, it seems relevant to share with you some details on the legislation that is happening in our country around where and how we work.  I've recently … [Read more...]

Life is What Happens In Between Takes

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This past week we have talked about Time Management, why it is necessary, why we should do it, some of the challenges and tips on how to be more successful.  All of this info from a lot of excellent credible sources and yet I feel we missed a little something. Let me be on the record as saying that without our shared family calendar, life would be even more chaotic than it is naturally with two working parents and twin boys.  Because both my husband and I have fluid work schedules it is … [Read more...]

5 Easy Ways to Decide if You Should Be More Assertive

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It it time for you to start being assertive?  There’s a big difference between being assertive and being aggressive. Assertive behavior is all about drawing healthy boundaries in your life so that your needs are being met. This can be hard, especially if you are a people-pleaser or hyper focused on caring for your family. It’s easy to get lost in the madness of raising kids, marriage, work, and life. How do you know if it’s time to start developing your assertive side? #1 Let’s answer a … [Read more...]