by Suzanne Brown | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
We’re into the swing of things for school and I can’t help but take a moment to reflect one last time on our summer fun. This summer has included many firsts for our family. Most recently, it was our first day of Kindergarten at a new school (our older son LOVES his...
by Suzanne Brown | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
I recently heard an episode of one of my favorite podcasts about an approach to working when you’re overwhelmed. Her tip was to create a prioritized list of 10-minute tasks. She had been under the weather and also caring for a sick child and 10-minute increments were...
by Suzanne Brown | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m making an effort to be a healthier mom. We’re all busy moms and being healthier isn’t always a priority. When you’re a working mom, you’re trying to fit even more into your busy day. As a part-time working mom, I feel like...
by Suzanne Brown | Aug 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m so excited to share that I’m done with 110+ interviews and have even typed up the interview notes. Woohoo! The research for this book has been a 3+ years long labor of love. It’s amazing to think back on the stories that moms have shared and the time they’ve...
by Suzanne Brown | Aug 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
There are plenty of articles on networking, so I’m taking the twist of networking in the places that you are everyday as a working mom. Why am I covering this? The most important tip from the 100+ interviews I’ve done with professional part-time working moms...
by Suzanne Brown | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
We all struggle as moms, women, professionals; it’s normal. I recently listened to a podcast on Boss Mom that talked about the “struggle bus,” as they called it. And it really hit home. We all struggle with something from time to time. So I wonder, why is it...
by Suzanne Brown | Jul 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
When considering a part-time role, several moms I’ve interviewed shared the idea of finding a role that fit the family lifestyle. This concept caught my attention as I was rereading notes recently. The moms shared that the part-time roles they took weren’t...
by Suzanne Brown | Jul 14, 2016 | family-travel, Uncategorized
I think we can agree that being outside is important for you and your kids. There are countless articles on the positive effects of being outside on your stress. And there are so many reasons to get your kids outside and moving. If you live in a hot climate, like we...
by Suzanne Brown | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ve been reminded a lot lately with things I’ve read and conversations I’ve had about how important close friendships really are. Over July 4th, we spent time in Houston with one of my closest friends, a friend I’ve known since high-school (who also happens to...
by Suzanne Brown | Jul 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Life can be oh-so-different after having kids. I don’t think I was truly prepared for the changes that our first son would bring to our lives. My husband and I naively thought that we could fit our son into our lives. Wow, is that not...
