Viral Mom

Probably one of the most important roles a women can ever have is that of mother, raising kids is certainly demanding enough to be considered a serious full time position, one which requires way more skills than many non parents would give it credit for. Despite that (or sometimes because of it), many mom’s feel the need to work on something a bit more self satisfying than the desires of their children.

Mompreneurs work hard to find the right balance between their family lives and their careers, but those that do find the rewards are well worth it. If you’re one of these entrepreneurial mothers, or even if you’re just hoping to be, I’d like to offer a little bit of advice to help you succeed in having a profitable business without having to give up being with your children. read more…

The cruel fact of life is that nobody can have the entire cake and eat it. You’ll always have paperwork in your in-tray, the car will always need a wash and your kids will always need help with their homework. There will always be something that needs doing.

As demotivating as that may be, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have most of the cake and eat it too. The sooner you accept that you won’t ever get everything done when you’re a Mom and entrepreneur, the quicker you’ll get to the top, achieving true happiness. 

As a Mom running your own business, you’ll be constantly juggling your priorities and tasks, trying to find a balance between family life, business commitments and a bit of time for yourself too. Unfortunately for some, the latter often gets neglected, but we’re going to give you some tips on how to find equilibrium, without being overwhelmed, and keep it…

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More and more moms are moving away from reading magazines and newspapers, and turning to social networks. However, the target is social networks aimed at moms – like BabyCenter and various mommy blogs. While it is true that moms are also trying to connect with other people on a social level, the interaction differs dramatically from mainstream social media.

Most online moms distinctly differentiate between real life friends and the moms they befriend on “mom” networks. They have different expectations from each, and interact differently with each. Connections on mommy networks tend to be about both the child and the mother – while other social connections (online and offline) are simply on a personal level.

On mommy networks, a mother can connect with others who are facing the same challenges – but facing them right now. Her offline friends may have experience in raising kids, but her mommy friends know what she is going through right now. They can relate to each other, support each other, and advise each other. read more…

You would think that in our day and age, it would be unusual for a mom NOT to spend some time online. After all, the technology is easily accessible, and options are numerous. Limitless even!

What may come as a surprise, however, is just how much this Internet connection means to some moms. It is not merely a matter of enjoying the luxury of Internet access, but a whole lot more. For many full-time moms the Internet literally becomes their “connection to the outside world”. The various Internet destinations have to stand in as friends, neighbors, advisors, and centers of convenience.

As would be expected, most moms use the Internet to access email. After all, it is probably the cheapest form of communication available. Other activities include the use of online banking facilities, online shopping, and finding information. read more…