I recall a time I felt the entire pressure of being a working mom. I felt judged. I was already late to the parent meeting. I know they heard my heels clicking as fast as they could down the hall. I got myself together, clutched my purse and controlled my breathing. I found a seatContinue reading “The Working Mom Chaos…”
Category Archives: MOM LIFE
The Pandemic and Corporate America Working Parents
It was nothing new to me. Being a working mom can be rough. I’m always making adjustments. When the babysitter couldn’t make it to watch Jr, I had to adjust. When Heaven had early days out of school or snow days, major adjustments. There was usually always some weekly or monthly inconvenience for me. NowContinue reading “The Pandemic and Corporate America Working Parents”
Too Sexy for work. Are black women criticized more?
“Girl they told me to go home and change my shirt. And I could possibly get written up for having to leave. I don’t get it, the other girls wear shirts just like this, but nobody says anything.” I was packing my lunch and trying to get Apollo settled as I listened to my friendContinue reading “Too Sexy for work. Are black women criticized more?”
What I did when I was laid off…
If you have been following me for awhile, then you will know about my story in 2017. I got laid off in April, 2017. Yes, two kids, single and I was back hitting the ratchet streets of job search avenue. In the beginning, I felt scared. Scared to start over and start something new. ThenContinue reading “What I did when I was laid off…”
Teaching young ones to read…
Both of my parents worked at the Cleveland Public Library. That is how they met and after marriage a legend was born, (ME) LOL. My dad went on to work there and retire. So, I grew up extremely involved in the library and I grew a passion to read and write. It was also veryContinue reading “Teaching young ones to read…”
I did not stress about Thanksgiving. I will not stress about Christmas.
I refuse to stress myself, especially with all that I have been through this year. Holidays are supposed to be for enjoyment. You should not be stressed. Holidays are mainly meant for reflection, cheer, family and memories. With the pandemic taking lives, bringing changes to routine and the economy. The primary focus should be theContinue reading “I did not stress about Thanksgiving. I will not stress about Christmas.”
5 TIPS TO HELP CAREER MOMS TO SUCCEED
So, I know I joke on my social media platforms about my go to when surviving motherhood: wine. But wait, in all seriousness, there is so much more. Mom life will make you go through many trial and error lessons before you finally find a groove. Even then, situations are subject to change and thenContinue reading “5 TIPS TO HELP CAREER MOMS TO SUCCEED”
Fall Family Updates
Hey Fam, It has been a minute. I can’t lie I have been so occupied. I have been working, assisting my children with virtual learning, dog training and trying to maintain some type of social life. I hope you all have been well. I wanted to take some time out today to give you someContinue reading “Fall Family Updates”
10 Questions answered by the Creator!
Hey it’s Tahnee Cole. Let’s keep it fun today. I want to share answers to a few questions I have got over the years. Enjoy!! One word to describe motherhood? Courage. The last piece advice you gave a mom? Be prepared to be flexible, but stand your ground. Favorite thing to do with your kids?Continue reading “10 Questions answered by the Creator!”
Back to School. Well kinda…
I have been known to make lemonade out of lemons, but honey I’m going to make frosted lemonade out of lemons this time. I’m talking whipped crème and cherries on top for a hot sunny day. You know why? Because that is what moms do (claps as I say each word)! Anyways, I wanted toContinue reading “Back to School. Well kinda…”
Do you Co-Parent with a Toxic Mom or Dad?
It’s unfortunate that coparenting is not always a happy time, regardless of the effort you put in. It is also very unfortunate that the mental well-being of a child can be severely impacted when there is a parent or parents that refuses to work cooperatively because of bitterness, animosity or simply just personal issues. TheContinue reading “Do you Co-Parent with a Toxic Mom or Dad?”
Virtual Learning vs Career Mom
I’m sitting in this Zoom meeting under the covers. For a minute the covers felt like an escape, as if they were sheltering me from something. I could hear my kids voices raising again and Apollo barking at the neighbors outside. I was going to yell and say for the hundredth time I was inContinue reading “Virtual Learning vs Career Mom”
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