It’s happening. More and more employees are returning to the office. Some are choosing to go back, while others are being pulled back by policies. Deep down, we probably all knew this day would come. While we’ve discovered some jobs that can be 100% remote, most jobs need at least some time in the office. …
The Biggest Adjustment in Having 2 Kids
A good friend of mine just had a baby! They now have a toddler and a baby, just like we do, and I’m so excited for them. It’s also made me think a lot about my own journey into having 2 kids. Now that we’re 7 months in (ahh!!), life feels more settled. There are …
Easter Toddler Tip: Do Practice Egg Hunts
Who doesn’t love watching toddlers do an Easter egg hunt in their cute Easter outfits?! It’s one of the most adorable things ever. It can also be kind of a confusing concept. “So, you want me to go pick up those plastic things? But don’t open them? Just put them in my basket? And do …
If You Want to Work from Home, Do This
Working from home is great in so many ways, particularly in how it adds flexibility to your day. But if you want to do it, you might have a long road convincing your boss. From a management perspective, it isn’t easier. In fact, it’s harder in many ways. Things happen that would never happen in …
What to Negotiate Before Your Maternity Leave Ends
As I was preparing to go on my first maternity leave, I figured I would tie up as many loose ends as possible, hand everything off to my boss and coworkers, and then pick it all back up once I returned. Everything would then go forward as usual – just with the addition of a …
The Best Potty Training Decision We’ve Made
Seriously. If you do nothing else, do this! We are right at a month into potty training our firstborn, and it’s honestly gone really well. I was nervous going into it, but Katherine caught on quickly and has done great. She still has “misses” periodically with it, but that’s totally to be expected. (I’m pretty …
How Could Kindness Change the Workplace?
It’s amazing how much you learn about someone after their passing. I remember watching Bob Saget host America’s Funniest Home Videos when I was growing up. And, of course, I’m a big fan of Full House. After his sudden death last month, I’ve watched and read a lot more about him and what his family …
Tips from 48 Hours into Potty Training
We’ve taken the leap into the potty training world! The exciting, scary, overwhelming world of potty training. Although we’re potty training our first child, this is our second go-round at it. When Katherine was almost 2, I decided to give it a try. She was showing a lot of interest, and I thought it might …
Making Work a Little Merrier This Christmas
Do you remember when the holidays used to be enjoyable at work? You had a few things to finish up, but otherwise, just coasted through the last few weeks of the year. Certainly, some departments had things a little busier, like if you were finalizing budgets. But it wasn’t too bad. You got to spend …
Holiday Gifts Your Employees Really Want
It’s that time again! Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, and I think it’s safe to say we’re all ready to celebrate! (Certainly, we’re still having to make sure to celebrate safely during this pandemic. But there are more possibilities this year than last year!) That means it’s also time to select holiday …










