Tag: working moms
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Rachel Bloom Sends a Powerful Message to Working Moms: Demand More
Get Pregnant Fast In 2014, five of Rachel Bloom’s employees announced their pregnancies. Rather than fretting about how this would impact her business, she took a groundbreaking step: she created a nursery in her West Hollywood office. While many know of celebrities establishing nurseries for their own children, Bloom raised the bar by providing a…
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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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The New Mom’s Handbook for Navigating the Return to Work After Maternity Leave
Get Pregnant Fast As you prepare to head back to work after your maternity leave, it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. Here are some practical tips to ease your transition back into the workplace: Keep Baby Photos to Yourself: While it’s tempting to share pictures of your little one with every…
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Daycare to Parents: ‘Put Down Your Phone!’
Daycare Calls Out Moms for Phone Use During Pick-Up Get Pregnant Fast Parents lead incredibly busy lives, and the chaotic time of day when you’re picking up your little ones can feel especially overwhelming. As you juggle thoughts about dinner plans, whether a quick grocery stop is necessary, and the work tasks you still need…
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What Every Working Mom Deserves from Her Partner
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Partner, I want to start by saying I love you deeply. But let’s be real — I’m exhausted. Not just tired, but completely spent. My fatigue has a fatigue of its own. Do you understand? It’s almost futile to articulate just how drained I feel, as it takes too much energy…
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A Day in the Life of a Working Mom
5:30 AM Get Pregnant Fast Rise and shine! I wake up early to ensure I have PLENTY OF TIME to tackle the day ahead. 5:31 AM I daydream about brewing a hot beverage to savor during my much-needed 15 minutes of solitude. Quietly, I attempt to sneak downstairs. 5:31 AM But my toddler, who possesses…
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10 Misguided Statements You Should Avoid Saying to Working Moms
Get Pregnant Fast As a working mom, I’ve experienced a bit of everything—full-time, part-time, stay-at-home, and work-from-home arrangements. Regardless of my role, there are certain things that should simply never be uttered to a mother, especially one striving to balance the demands of motherhood with work, friendships, and family life. While support and advice are…