by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Sep 2, 2023 | Working Mom
Our family’s August adventures took us to some amazing places in the American West, including Yosemite National Park and its famed Bridal Veil Falls. This trip with my husband, Jason, and our two boys (ages 10 and 12) was inspired by the fourth grade pass called...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Aug 26, 2023 | Leadership, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave
When I’m asked about struggles new parents face in returning to work after parental leave, one that is always high on the list is “worry about what my colleagues will think of me and my commitment to the role, now that I’m a parent.” A few weeks ago, a member of the...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Aug 5, 2023 | Mindfulness, Working Dad, Working Mom
Does the back-to-school season ever feel chaotic to you? Or perhaps this is your first time going through it, and emotions are high? If you’re looking for ways to make this start to the school year a bit more calm, you’re in the right place reading this blog post. ...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jul 29, 2023 | Mindfulness, Working Dad, Working Mom
Nostalgia. It’s an interesting concept, isn’t it? A longing, a memory. An embodied knowing of something from the past. Is it technically a feeling? Yes, I think so. And it’s one I have had conflicted feelings about feeling. (So meta, I know.) Growing up in my...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jul 22, 2023 | Working Dad, Working Mom
Musings on games?! On a blog about working parenthood?! Most definitely! ‘Tis the season for car trips, plane rides, and visits to see family. And I know all too well how entertainment that works well for our kiddos does not always entertain the grownups in the...