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 | Nov 14, 2020 | Leadership, Working Mom
What does a glass ceiling sound like when it cracks? For me, it’s like the dessert I’ve been waiting for during the entire meal. It’s the sound of the spoon that tap-tap-taps the surface of a perfectly-fired crème brûlée. (Like this scene, from the wonderful French...
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 26, 2020 | Working Mom
I’m struggling mightily in writing this RBG-related post. Mostly because every time I sit down to write about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I’m overcome with shock that she’s gone. Despair for the Supreme Court. And the general fear of not having anything new to...
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...
