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A tongue-in-cheek roadmap of how to be the best, most loving mother while keeping our identity and womanhood

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

Published by Jen @The Haute Mommy Handbook

This is the question I dread being asked the most. I used to answer, “I’m a stay-at-home mom,” (SAHM), to which the reactions have ranged from a slow confused nod, to a fleeting expression of distaste.

HERE’S WHY MOM-DATING IS HARD

Published by Jen @The Haute Mommy Handbook

Sometimes we can’t be very choosy about the mom friends that we do make and thus, become friends with someone solely because they also have kids.

WHAT HAPPENED THE DAY I STOPPED BEING MY DAUGHTERS’ REFEREE

Published by Jen @The Haute Mommy Handbook

I want to teach the kids about reward and punishment, and about justice. But more than that, I just want the Dreaded Whiny Scream to STOP.

6 REASONS WHY FULL-TIME MOMS WOULD ROCK THE WORKPLACE

Published by Jen @The Haute Mommy Handbook

Raising children has helped us build up our own kind of arsenal, one that could be applied to the workplace, helping us survive and thrive.

I HOPE THEY REMEMBER…

Published by Jen @The Haute Mommy Handbook

On some days, it feels as though every conversation I have with my kids is only yelling and scolding. It’s as if that’s the only interaction we have sometimes.