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Balancing (or choosing between) career and motherhood is a decision (or struggle) that every mom faces. This weekend, Motherlode, The New York Times' parenting blog, took a look at the results of a Gallup poll on the emotional satisfaction of working vs. nonworking mothers. Survey says . . . Non-employed women with young children at home are more likely than women with young children at home Read more
Being a stay-at-home mom is an anomaly of a lifestyle. It's one of the only "jobs" around where it's absolutely mandatory to be on call 24/7, 365 days a year. And it's also the only job that's this demanding, yet comes without a salary. Needless to say, we were intrigued to discover Investopedia's "How Much Is a Homemaker Worth?" Check out their calculations below, and tell us whether you think Read more
Oh, Anderson. Generally a bastion of solid journalism and insightful commentary, Anderson Cooper seems to have taken a cue from the talk show circuit with one of his recent shows, pitting stay-at-home moms against their work-outside-the-home counterparts. The show's clearly-for-ratings title — "Are Stay-at-Home Moms Lazy?" — is drawn from the outburst of one of the guest moms, who declares Read more
What are you wearing? Making ends meet is becoming increasingly challenging for many Americans, including many single moms, who will do just about anything to keep their families afloat. For some stay-at-home-moms that includes taking work of a slightly scandalous nature — as a sex-phone operator. A Good Morning America story about the stay-at-home-mom as sex phone operator phenomenon Read more
There's nothing more rewarding than being a mother. Having a full-time job and taking care of kids can feel like having two jobs, which is why many women dream about being a stay-at-home mom. I talked to Jen Singer, a mom who turned her stay-at-home mom status into a job. SavvySugar: How did you turn being a stay-at-home mom into a career? Jen Singer: Right now I'm an author and a blogger. I Read more
After a few great years together, you and your boyfriend have finally started talking more seriously about your future. You both want marriage and children, but it comes as surprise when he informs you that he expects his wife to run the household while he's at work. You’re not against the idea of being a stay-at-home mom, but you currently like your job, and most of all you like the option of Read more
Putting a price on things seems to be a theme this week. Yesterday I asked you how much you'd pay for an orgasm and today we're talking about the monetary worth of a housewife. As we all know, staying home and running the household is a full-time job and researches in the UK have estimated that the position of a housewife is valued at £30,000 ($60,000) a year. According to the Daily Mail, They Read more
Devoting time, and giving up your job, to caring for your child is often easier said than done. Despite popular belief, stay-at-home moms do not sit around all day eating bon-bons, watching Oprah, and talking with their pals on the phone. Screaming tantrums, poopy diapers, and a messy kitchen are inevitable — and often before the sun comes up. Staying at home is a tough job, and not everyone Read more
We recently caught up with design expert Kelly Edwards, who has been featured on HGTV's Design on a Dime and Style Network's Tacky House for her scrappy style and ability to transform ordinary rooms into incredible spaces, even on a budget. Kelly's decorating and design expertise apply to any room in the house, but we were eager to hear her ideas specifically for lil ones, and she didn't Read more
How to create the safest swaddle for your tots — FitPregnancy Tom Cruise always wanted to be a father and husband — Celebrity Baby Scoop Would you give back your adopted baby if you found out she was a kidnapping victim? — The Stir Melissa Joan Hart is finding this pregnancy exhausting — Celebrity Baby Blog Tricks to try on your picky eater — Parenting Is it OK to have two baby Read more
