by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Nov 21, 2020 | Working Dad, Working Mom
A few months ago, I got a knot in my stomach when I realized the holidays were, once again, practically around the corner. I always get a bit anxious thinking about the holiday season. And this year, of course, that anxiety was exacerbated by the knowledge...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Oct 24, 2020 | Working Dad, Working Mom
For working parents, finances are always a hot topic. So many things have changed in this alternate-reality universe of 2020. For many of us, money is one of these things that have shifted. Perhaps you’ve been affected by layoffs, pay cuts, or reduced hours. Or...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Oct 17, 2020 | Working Dad, Working Mom
A love note to anyone who might possibly be in a position to judge a working parent for pretty much anything right now: Dear Everyone in My Life, I hope you are holding up during these rough times. Or, if you’d prefer: I hope you are doing as well as possible under...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Sep 19, 2020 | Working Dad, Working Mom
“What, no recess?!” These were the first words I uttered when I reviewed my kids’ 100% remote learning schedule for the fall. They are second and fourth grade boys. Not having a scheduled recess time to run around outside looked like a death sentence. My boys have...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Sep 12, 2020 | Leadership, Working Dad, Working Mom
If you’re an employer, is offering special benefits and supports to your working parents right now, during this pandemic, unfair? Or fair? And is that even a fair question? Over the past few weeks, I’ve been having conversations with many employers about programming...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Sep 5, 2020 | Working Dad, Working Mom
Starting a new job always comes with a steep learning curve. Starting a new job when you’re a new parent brings even bigger – and messier! – challenges. (More on that topic here). And starting a new job, as a new parent, in a global pandemic…well, I have no words...
