Posted by: nikkik in Working from Home on
Oct 28, 2008
Most women dream of being able to somehow juggle work and family, and with technology's help, the dream is becoming a reality for many. The internet has made it possible to work from home within a variety of fields, such as medical billing, retail (think eBay and other online storefronts), journalism, photography, and the list goes on. While working from home certainly makes it possible for women and men alike to avoid daycare, commuting, and other work-related costs, there are also drawbacks that, if not overwhelming, at least warrant consideration when contemplating a move from office to home base.
In my own experience as a mother of two young girls, working from home as Editor of Vancouver Family Magazine, I've found one of my challenges to be limiting work time. I tend to drift toward the computer throughout the day, as opposed to sitting down for a block of time to complete "office hours." If not checked, this has the tendency to make my kids feel a little abandoned. Others may
Posted by: drchang in Untagged on
Oct 07, 2008
How many of you have had the flu? Probably all of you at one point or another... Or you could be like me and have had the privilege of multiple encounters with my influenza virus friends - that is, until the last few years when I gave in and got....
The Flu Shot.
Three simple words that at the same time inspire feelings of joy (I don't have to feel like I've been beaten with a stick and dumped in freezing water at the same time.) and feelings of trepidation. (What effect can the vaccine have on me and my baby?) The word "vaccine" has become a flashpoint for supporters and detractors alike. Celebrities rant and rave at each other trying to rally folks to one side or the other. (On a side note, why do we care whether our celebrity of choice supports one thing or another? As a society, we really should look at ourselves in the mirror when Lindsey Lohan can influence people...yikes) While the childhood vaccination debate will rage on and on, I'm just going to discuss the flu
Posted by: smottram in Untagged on
Oct 06, 2008
Have you heard the term "helicopter parents?" Well, I ran into a hovering parental unit when I was having my son's hair cut at a local children's hair salon. It was clearly their daughter's first haircut (let's call her Olivia). Olivia's mom told the hair specialist tasked with cutting her hair to please shape up her hair without really taking anything off. As the hair specialist diligently tried her best to cut, without cutting, dad was holding a plastic bag underneath each cut of the scissors while mom took photos of each darling little curl that was released from Olivia's head. It first, I thought, oh, how sweet! Look at mom and dad so involved in their little girl's first haircut. Then, big brother, bored with the salon's toys, came over to check in with his parents. That's when mom said, "We are not done yet, don't bother us, go back and play." The boy toddled off, just as he was instructed but a bit dejected.
On the way home, I mentioned to my son if he had noticed the
