This is an open letter to organizational management about being a working mom: By WMM Contributor: Elizabeth Braatz Dear Manager, I love my job and I love working for this company. You’ve given me the opportunity to contribute to something bigger than myself, something that impacts society in a positive, constructive way. You’ve allowed me …
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 …
Happy September Moms! It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down and back-to-school season is upon us! At Working Moms of Milwaukee, we love teachers and appreciate all the hard work they do for our kids, which is why this month’s mom is extra special! Meet Patricia Clarke, teacher at Notre Dame School of …
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 …
By WMM Contributor: Maura Metz If Moms Getting Ready in the Morning had Sportscaster Commentary Announcer 1: And we’re off to the races, folks! It’s 4:36 a.m. and the baby is crying. Announcer 2: The question is can mom get her back to sleep? Announcer 1: Will she pull it off? She’s getting out …
Happy August! This month we’re spotlighting local mom, Kate Bennett, social worker at Children’s Hospital! Read all about this incredible mom in our exclusive interview below! Please tell us your Name / Employer(s) / Profession(s) I’m Kate Bennett, a social worker by trade, providing clinical mental health and behavioral therapy for children & families …
Working Moms of Milwaukee is excited to announce our newest group, WMM Free for Moms! The purpose of this group is for Milwaukee Mom Force network moms to help each other out. There is absolutely NO SELLING in this group. It is only for giving away items to other moms that may need them – …
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 …
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) …
