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How Crowded Is Your Power Strip?

Posted by Kelly Newsome, RYT
Kelly Newsome, RYT
Kelly Newsome owns Higher Ground Yoga, a boutique private yoga and self-care pra
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on Tuesday, 28 February 2012
in Health & Fitness

Zen

 

 

Have you ever read an article about the importance of “unplugging?”  This idea that, if we turn off the electronic devices that connect us to the world for a while, we’ll start to get some of our Zen back?

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Networking for Introverts - Lessons from Life Coach Tamara Tarasova

Posted by Amy
Amy
Amy joined DC Metro Mom as a partner in 2010.  As a mother of three, lawyer, a
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on Tuesday, 01 November 2011
in Random Thoughts

Some people are naturally shy, some are introverts, and many of us are both.  For anyone with these traits, the prospect of networking can seem daunting and even panic-inducing.  Whether you are looking for a new job or seeking to expand opportunities through new connections, here I offer some tips for those of us who find networking downright scary.


 

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Sleep and the Working Parent

Posted by No Drama Mama
No Drama Mama
I am an attorney and work for the federal government on environmental law and po
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on Tuesday, 04 October 2011
in Parenting & Pregnancy

Miss L, 9 months, sleeping

While I have a lot to say on how being a working mom affects my sleep (or lack thereof), this post is actually about how my work schedule affects Miss L's sleep schedule.

 

It ain't good, folks.

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  • No Drama Mama says #
    Thanks to both of you for commenting! It is tough being a parent, and getting a "perfect" sleep schedule is just impossible. But t...
  • Amanda says #
    Thank you for an honest look at being a working parent. So many people claim that working mothers "have it all" and it simply isn'...
  • AmyBee says #
    The play time IS precious and I feel your sadness about giving up even a minute of it. (Beautiful baby picture, by the way!) But t...

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