Tag: work-life balance
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Parenting: A Significant Achievement, Regardless of Its Commonality
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where the challenges and rewards of parenting are often overlooked, it’s essential to recognize the monumental achievement that it represents. Recently, during a high-profile event, rising music sensation Bella Thompson shared her heartfelt thoughts on motherhood, proving that even amidst fame, the experience of parenting holds unparalleled significance. At…
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8 Things I No Longer Stress About as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When I first became a parent, I was overwhelmed by a myriad of small issues—how my kids looked in public, what they ate, and how they behaved. I spent way too much time worrying about how I was perceived as a parent. It’s funny how, before having kids, I often thought, “I…
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The Case for Standing Tall: Embracing Balance in Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast After the arrival of my second child, I took a brief three-week break from work. Some may view this as a luxury, but since I primarily work from home, returning to my duties felt like an extension of maternity leave. I was still in my comfy yoga pants, after all. Yet, diving…
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Embracing the Supermom in All of Us
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 19, 2023 Originally Published: April 19, 2023 You may have come across various debates on social media regarding motherhood and feminism. While many of the voices in these discussions lack firsthand experience in parenting, I’m here to share my perspective as a proud Supermom. “I strive to be a mother…
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What I Wish I Could Tell My First-Year-Teacher Self
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my initial year in teaching, I often wish I could reach back in time and share some hard-earned wisdom with my younger self. Here are some essential lessons that could have made that challenging year a bit smoother: Lesson Plans Are Just a Guide: Expect that things won’t unfold as…
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What You Might Not Realize When You See Me On My Phone With My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast You may think you know me. Perhaps you’ve spotted me at the playground—sitting on a bench, engrossed in my phone while my kids are off climbing on the monkey bars. Or maybe you’ve seen me waiting in line at the grocery store, tapping away on my device while my children plead for…
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Why Moms Deserve a Raise
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real: it’s high time moms received the recognition—and compensation—they truly deserve. I’ve run the numbers on what we parents should earn for our hard work, and trust me, it’s well over that ridiculous under-$100K figure that seems to circulate when discussing parental roles. Sure, some may argue that professional caregivers…
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Does a Stay-at-Home Mom Truly Spend More Quality Time with Her Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my children to the local community center, opting for comfort in jeans and a tank top, not to work out, but simply to enjoy a moment of tranquility. After dropping my kids off at the play area, I indulged in an uninterrupted hour on my laptop. For that brief…
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9 Frustrations of Working Moms That Can Drive You Up the Wall
Get Pregnant Fast As a working mother, I’ve experienced the challenges of balancing a career and family life firsthand. Juggling the demands of work with the unpredictability of parenting can feel like navigating an obstacle course. Here are nine things that can truly test the patience of working moms everywhere. Unexpected Morning Mishaps Imagine it’s…
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The Weekend Paradox of Parenting: A Lighthearted Look
Get Pregnant Fast As I step out of the shower on a Sunday morning—the rare 15 minutes of solitude I managed to grab—I can’t help but chuckle as I glance back at my bathtub. “Until next weekend,” I whisper, blowing it a playful kiss. No, I’m not losing my mind—just a mom trying to find…