As the new school years amps up, some parents will be looking to return to the workforce. I am one of those parents. I have not really “searched” for a job since I was in early University (almost 20 years ago) so this all feels foreign to me. After landing my part-time pharmacy job during […]
Working moms share their plans for back to school
Have you made a decision about the upcoming school year? Is there an obvious choice for your family, or are you as uncertain as I am about what the “right” thing to do may be? A few thoughts that keep running through my head: Will we send the girls back and risk infection? Do I […]
Local Mom-Preneurs Share How Their Businesses are Surviving the Pandemic
We are entering the fourth month of the Coronavirus pandemic here in Kingston, Ontario. Local businesses are struggling. There’s no doubt about it. And with children being at home much more often, parents have been doing more than their fair share. I reached out to local mom-run businesses, to find out how they are coping […]
How to find your groove when the kids are at home (all the time!)
It’s been a long couple of months. It may be a couple more. And let’s be honest, some of these days are total write-offs: not at all productive, and full of screen time. Being at home all day every day is a huge change for me. I’ve given up my job security so I don’t […]
Coronavirus and non-essential working
When I woke up this morning, I was so grateful I did not have to leave the house. (It’s Saturday!) Practicing Social Distancing is difficult when you still need to go to work. And going to work is necessary when you work in a law office that deals in real estate. We are absolutely a […]