Tag: work-life balance
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I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom with Kids in School, but I’m Not Just Sitting Around All Day
Get Pregnant Fast Before I became a parent, I had a plethora of notions about what raising children would entail. Now, after nearly a decade of navigating the ups and downs of parenthood, many of those ideas now seem downright amusing. The same goes for my expectations of being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM). Those notions,…
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Embracing the Balance: Adoring My Kids While Relishing My Time Away
Get Pregnant Fast “I absolutely adore my children. No doubt about it.” I say this not as a plea for validation, but perhaps the addition of “no doubt about it” gives away my inner thoughts a bit. Let me clarify: “I love my kids. No doubt about it. But…” But I also cherish the time…
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Lawmaker Mom Brings Child to Work, Inspires Debate Among Parents
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting discussions, a story emerges that stirs up the sanctimommies like few others. A recent photo series featuring a member of the Italian Parliament, Maria Conti, who has been bringing her daughter Sofia to work since she was an infant, has set social media ablaze. For those unfamiliar,…
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I Once Judged Stay-at-Home Moms Until I Became One—Now I Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast During a recent weekend getaway with friends, one of my close pals, a stay-at-home mom, casually mentioned that her teenage children prepared their own breakfast. It wasn’t so much a confession as it was a proud declaration, void of any shame or regret. This sparked a lively debate among us, with opinions…
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To the Stay-at-Home Moms and Working Moms, from a Work-from-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I apologize for the delay in responding to your messages; I wasn’t quite sure how to fit into the conversation. While I recognize that we share more similarities than differences, and we all want what’s best for our families and ourselves, the internet often fosters an “us vs. them” mentality that doesn’t…
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The Kindergarten Schedule Is Utter Nonsense
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother who toggles between being a stay-at-home parent and working outside the home, I often find myself feeling frustrated from both angles. My freelance work keeps me busy—part of the gig economy, which I chose but also fell into due to the unpredictable nature of writing and editing. During the…
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The Great Paradox of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Parenthood is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, isn’t it? One moment, you feel the urge to escape the chaos; the next, you’re overwhelmed with love and an uncontrollable urge to hold your children close. I refer to this as the Great Paradox of Parenthood. In my mind, I constantly juggle two lists:…
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Balance is a Myth, My Friends
Get Pregnant Fast In the early days of our marriage, my partner Alex and I made a conscious choice: one of us would take on the role of stay-at-home parent while our kids were young. For various reasons, I stepped into the lead parent role, managing everything from childcare and extracurricular activities to laundry and…
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8 Revelations About Single Parenting That Caught Me Off Guard
Get Pregnant Fast When I decided to embark on the journey of single parenting, I had lofty expectations. I assumed that raising my son on my own would be manageable; after all, he was a well-behaved child, I had family support nearby, and I considered myself accomplished and mature. However, reality hit hard just a…