Tag: work-life balance
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The Value of an Exceptional Babysitter: Priceless for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast I never imagined I would become so reliant on a babysitter. As a stay-at-home mom with nearby in-laws and a network of family friends, I always thought I could manage without help. After all, we often swap kid-watching duties whenever someone needs to run errands, go to appointments, or simply take a…
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5 Strategies for Navigating the Challenges of Being a Work-At-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Finding the right balance between single parenting and building a career from home can be a daunting task. As a full-time single mom managing three teenage daughters and a young son, I faced the same challenges. After experimenting with various approaches, I discovered a routine that works for me. Here are five…
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Sleep as the Currency of Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast It was 2 p.m. on a Saturday when Sarah walked in on me napping, even though I was supposed to be tackling the laundry pile. “What in the world?” she exclaimed. “Why do you get to nap?” “I’m not napping,” I replied, my face buried in the pillow. “I just… fell over…
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7 Deceptions For Balancing Work and Family Life
Get Pregnant Fast Finding the right balance between work and family can feel like an uphill battle, and many professionals often embellish the truth to make it work. A recent study from Boston University revealed that in a corporate culture that glorifies long hours, employees fall into three categories: those who genuinely put in the…
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I Used to Think My Partner Was Self-Centered, But Now I Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Something incredible occurred recently. My partner, Alex, and I were cozied up together on the couch. He was browsing the internet (is that still a thing?) while I was engrossed in a novel. Our kids were bouncing around like little tornadoes, and suddenly, our youngest flopped down on a pillow and gasped,…
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Stay-at-Home Parents Deserve Affordable Daycare Too
Get Pregnant Fast The debate surrounding work-life balance is more prominent than ever. With discussions around sick leave and family leave policies gaining traction, it’s clear that our current work culture often favors the young and childless. High childcare costs are a significant barrier, pushing many caregivers, especially mothers, out of the workforce due to…
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To the Isolated Mom Whose Partner Works Excessively
Get Pregnant Fast Endless phone calls during dinner, urgent demands for attention late at night, and texts that interrupt every social gathering—it often feels like there’s a third entity in our relationship, and it’s not another partner. It’s my husband’s job. If it were an affair, I might have a fighting chance, but how do…
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Mira Sorvino: Balancing Career and Family Life
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid conversation, actress Mira Sorvino, now 47, opened up about the challenges of juggling her flourishing career with the demands of motherhood. Speaking with contributor Jane Wilder, she shared insights about her latest film, her parenting journey, and the precious moments spent with her husband, fellow actor Jason Thompson, 34.…
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You Don’t Have to Attend Every Event Your Kids Have, And That’s Absolutely Fine
Get Pregnant Fast When I had my first child, I was all in. I was there for every single school play, soccer match, and piano recital. I didn’t miss a single moment. I would rearrange my schedule, sacrifice my own needs, and juggle everything just to be present. Why? Because society’s narrative convinced me that…