Tag: stay-at-home moms
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The Timeless Discourse: Can We All Just Coexist?
Get Pregnant Fast By: Creative Contributor Updated: April 12, 2023 Originally Published: April 12, 2023 This morning began with an unexpected phone call from a local radio station, eager to hear my thoughts on a recent comment made by political analyst Jenna Fields. Jenna suggested that Claire Harper, wife of presidential contender Jake Harper, shouldn’t…
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A Husband’s Heartfelt Letter: What Every Stay-at-Home Mom Needs to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, whether a mother works outside the home or stays at home with the kids, the desire for appreciation is universal. This is precisely why a touching note from a husband to his wife has struck a chord and gone viral for all the right reasons. The letter emphasizes the…
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Five Realities of Being a Working Mother
Get Pregnant Fast From online articles to various forms of entertainment, the narratives around working mothers are abundant. While some of these portrayals resonate with reality, they often lean on the same stereotypes—guilt-ridden, exhausted, yet determined women. These clichés don’t capture the whole truth. So, to challenge some common perceptions, here are five realities of…
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A Stay-at-Home Mom’s Tribute to Single Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Every weekday, I’m fully immersed in the chaos of parenting young children. I’m constantly wiping faces and bottoms, preparing meals and drinks, reading stories aloud, and driving them to various activities. My day is filled with educational tasks, from reading and writing to math games on the computer and complex science projects.…
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The Phrase That Irritates Working Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting The Phrase That Irritates Working Moms by Jenna Collins Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Dec. 29, 2015 I’m a full-time working mom. Each day, I clock in from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., managing my department and leading a dedicated team. After work, I pick up my kids from…
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An Open Letter to Stay-at-Home Moms from Your Working Mom Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Stay-at-Home Mom, Hello! I’m a working mom, and I believe that, despite our different daily realities, we share more similarities than differences. Yet, when I browse the internet, it often feels like a contest over who’s more overwhelmed or who’s putting in the most effort. Here’s my take: Motherhood is a…
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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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How to Maintain Your Sanity as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the journey of motherhood is no small feat. After enduring pregnancy, childbirth, and challenges like the dreaded sleep regression and the trials of toddlerhood, I’m starting to feel like I’ve got a handle on this whole mom thing. Gone are the days when I felt the need to spike my morning…
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What Stay-at-Home Moms Really Do All Day: An Insider’s Look
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: if you’ve ever wondered what stay-at-home moms (SAHMs) get up to all day, you’re not alone. While many may think it’s all about lounging with a cup of coffee, the reality is quite different—especially for this SAHM. I won’t pretend to speak for all moms, but after six years…
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How Feminism Has Overlooked Stay-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant Fast In a graduate English class, we were tasked with sharing our aspirations. Among the varied ambitions, one student, Lucy, boldly declared that she would abandon academia to raise children and manage an organic farm. Her declaration was met with disbelief. Lucy’s choice seemed to contradict every principle of feminism we had been…