Wow, it’s hard to believe we are now well into December, the final month of this crazy 2020 year. We think about the silver linings this year… more time with family, DIY house projects, being more involved with our children’s schooling (more than ever before), and an added perspective on what is most important in …
By WMM Contributor: Maura Metz Dear Working Mom To Be, Expecting a child? Congratulations! Extra hugs if you had a difficult journey to get to this moment. As you are looking ahead to the future and thinking about balancing work and motherhood, I would like to share some thoughts with you. My daughter is 17 …
By WMM Blog Contributor: Elizabeth Braatz While this list is fluid, there’s a short list of things that two people go through in a marriage that can cause major stress: Death of a loved one Divorce Major illness or injury Job loss Moving That’s right, moving! This means that moving can cause similar stress as …
What Working Moms Want: Ways to Attract and Retain Them By WMM Contributor: Maura Metz Are you searching for employees who are brilliant multi-taskers, creative, efficient, and resourceful? Then you’re going to want working moms on your team! I asked Working Moms of Milwaukee (WMM) members what they look for in job offers and what …
By WMM Contributor: Elizabeth Braatz According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 6% of children in the U.S. have some form of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This condition is one of the most common mental disorders affecting both children and adults. Symptoms of ADHD include: inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excessive …
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 …
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 …
Warmer weather is finally kind of almost here in Milwaukee (hey that long weekend was pretty spectacular) which means it’s time for outdoor events and parties! If you’re like us, you have lots of events to celebrate such as birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and maybe even a wedding or two this summer. Last summer Working Moms …
Have you ever wondered, “How can I get out the door without losing all the cool I have left?” Then this article is for you! By WMM Contributor: Melissa Feldmeyer “Don’t mess with me…. I made 2 people cry today before BREAKFAST!” I sound really tough right? You definitely should not mess with me. Um… …
We traveled to Disney recently and are here to help the next family along with some hacks to make your next Disneyworld Trip a bit easier and even more fun! Don’t get us wrong, we had a total blast, but had we known a couple extra things in advance it would have made things a …
