Happy July Moms! It’s officially summer and also a new month, which means it’s time to spotlight an incredible mom in our network! Meet Allison Trice, July’s spotlight mom! Get to know Allison in our exclusive interview below. Please tell us your name / employer / profession(s): Allison Trice, Paraprofessional with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) …
2019 Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Award Winners
Working Moms of Milwaukee is excited to announce our 2019 Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Award Winners in the Milwaukee Area! Nominees were evaluated on the following criteria: Lactation rooms to employee ratio Accommodations for mothers to store their milk during the workday Overall privacy Ease of washing pump parts at work Overall description Nominees were judged …
Exploring West Allis in Summer
By WMM Contributor: Melissa Feldmeyer I am not a native Milwaukee-an. I didn’t even grow up in the Midwest! But living here since college- I have found my way around and have been lucky enough to live in a few different neighborhood in the Milwaukee area- each with their own wonderful identity. I started my …
Momma’s Gone Crazy
By WMM Contributor: Elizabeth Braatz If you’re anything like me, then you’re overscheduled, overstressed and overworked. You’ve committed to every request that comes your way, volunteer when needed, check homework, make lunches, clean your house and be the best wife and mother that you can be…all while being a functioning employee at work. Just typing …
8 Tips for Parenting Your Teen
By WMM Contributor: Silvia Cortes Adolescence. A time in our life that feels as if it is going to last forever and ever. Then, all of sudden we are 10, 20, 30 years since our teenage years and wonder how we survived until it’s time to parent a teenager. I have the bigger bonus of …
5 Things I Learned About Pumping at Work
By WMM Contributor: Maura Metz As a first time mom, I had a lot of questions and anxiety about pumping once I went back to work. My goal was to give my daughter that magical breast milk for a year, but I had no idea how to use my breast pump or how many ounces …
June 2019 Spotlight | Susan Barranco
Photo Credits: Katie Rie Photography Happy June and Happy Pride Month, Moms! This month we’re spotlighting local mom, Susan Barranco, managing partner at Hennessy & Roach. Read all about this leading mom in our community in our exclusive interview! Please tell us your name / employer / profession(s) My name is Susan Barranco, and I …