Mental Space During the Holidays

A mom we interviewed recently talked about moving to part-time work to give herself mental space, which really resonated with me. And I decided that I’m going to work on giving myself extra “space” during the holidays. The holidays are usually a time to spend with...

Halloween Hoopla: How much is too much?

Rituals are the stuff of childhood memories. And it’s becoming more and more clear that rituals help kids not only build memories, but also feel secure, provide a sense of control and create connections as part of a family unit. Naturally, I want to establish family...

Book update — 62 interviews done!!!

In order to write this book, we felt like it was critical that we talk to moms all over the United States doing all different types of work at all different points in their careers, working as solopreneurs all the way to moms working for major corporations. I mean,...

Suzanne's part-time work story

Even before we had our first child, I shared with my husband that I wanted to be a full-time mom and a part-time professional.   It was an interesting discussion over several weeks or maybe even months that was uncomfortable at times. At that point, I wasn’t sure how...

Interesting facts about part-time working moms

Are you already working part-time? You’re not alone. Of the more than roughly 85 million moms in the US (as per the most recent Census), almost a quarter work part-time, as per the US Department of Labor Women’s Bureau. Thinking about part-time as an option? You’re...

What about self-care for moms?

It’s been a few weeks since kids have started school. For some, this is a usual transition from summer. For some, this is new. It can be a happy time, a stressful time, a sad time. In the end, though, it happens as kids get older. And hopefully, you’ve got a rhythm...

Fun facts about Suzanne

My official bio is on the website, so these are more fun facts. Is there a question you wish people would ask you? I’d love to hear from you in the comments. About Suzanne Do you have a hidden talent? I can sing and I can make a mean frozen margarita  ...

Why write a book about working part-time?

As a mom who has her own business and works from home on a part-time basis, I am often asked how to go about finding part-time, and especially work from home, opportunities. In truth, there’s no easy formula. But there are many opportunities to work part-time in a...

Welcome to Mompowerment

I’m in the process of interviewing over 100 moms as part of the journey to writing Mompowerment: Insights from Successful Professional Part-time Working Moms who Balance Career & Family. As I finish the interviews and begin writing the book, I understand the...

Hello world!

We’ll be posting a weekly blog.  See what information and updates we have here.  We’d love to hear your comments.  We hope you enjoy and share your...