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11/05/2012
Considering Family when Choosing Career I absolutely had the forethought to know I wanted to be a stay-at-home mother when I was in college, but I also was an academic. I think my ultimate career choice ended up making my children's lives so much better, and I am grateful. More >>

Tags: CareerDivorceFinancesJobMarriageParentingSAHM stay-at-home mom
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11/02/2012
Learning the Hard Way A year ago, I called you to talk about a decision I had to make. You advised that I should not work in my father's company, and I stay away from my parents' marital issues (they were continually bringing us children into it). I did not take your advice and here is a synopsis of how the year went... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentCareerFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFollow up on a CallJobLife lessonsMarriageParentingRead On-AirRegarding Dr. LauraRelationshipsResponse to a CallSAHM stay-at-home mom
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10/29/2012
I Chose My Career for My 82 Children - Not 84 I began my career in high school actually. I took a graphic design class and knew it was for me. As I looked into college and this career I discovered how flexible it was for a family. I knew I could work from home, work in the middle of the night and/or work part time. More >>

Tags: BudgetCareerJobMarriageMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingPart-time workSAHM stay-at-home momValuesWork
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10/29/2012
Marriage Changed My Career Direction When I met my wife-to-be I was in graduate school with my sights set on a teaching career. I had about a year and a half left until I earned my Master's degree, and I intended to apply to get my Ph.D. to learn medieval Japanese history. She asked me how long I expected that to take... More >>

Tags: CareerEducationJobMarriageMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingSAHM stay-at-home momTeachingValuesWork
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10/26/2012
Career Choices for Me and My Spouse Yes, I chose my career with my future in mind! I had an elementary school teaching degree and I chose that not only because I love children in general, but I also knew I wanted to be a stay-at-home mother... More >>

Tags: CareerJobMarriageMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingSAHM stay-at-home momValuesWork
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10/04/2012
Hanging Up My Ego The #1 biggest and hardest part about being a SAHM is that darned ego. I thought it would be easy to hang it up on the door because it would be replaced by buckets of warm fuzzies and the complete inner satisfaction that I am doing a job that know one can do better than me. More >>

Tags: CareerJobMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRelativesSAHM stay-at-home momSibling rivalry
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09/25/2012
Help Me Get Back My Happy Man My husband's position in a public school system has been eliminated due to severe budget cuts. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCareerDepressionEconomyFinancesHealthJobMarriageMen's Point of ViewMental HealthPrideRespectWork
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09/25/2012
Video: Help Me Get Back My Happy Man Downsizing and reorganization in companies sometimes brings lay offs or underemployment which can foster humiliation. How can you help your loved one - particularly a real man - through these tough times? More >>

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05/18/2012
Gooey Kisses and Gummy Smiles They posted my job description this week. Soon I will be some unknown name on an old found document that has no meaning anymore. Business will go on as usual. Sure some will miss me, but as time goes on, I will fade from their memories. More >>

Tags: Benefits of being a SAHMCareerJobParentingRead On-AirSAHM stay-at-home momSocial IssuesStay-at-Home Mom
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10/03/2011
Changed Careers After ten years of marriage, we were blessed with a beautiful little boy. My friends thought I was crazy to leave a government job after 17 years to raise our child, but I heard you in the back of my mind and pressed forward. More >>

Tags: careerJobParentingStay-at-Home MomStay-At-Home-Moms
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