Tag: stay-at-home mom
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To the New Stay-at-Home Mom: You’ve Got This
Get Pregnant Fast As I anticipated the arrival of my first child, I found myself without a clear roadmap for the years to come. Honestly, my main focus was on surviving labor, which filled me with dread. I knew I’d be taking at least one semester off from my teaching position, but beyond that, my…
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Absolutely, You Can Be a Stay-at-Home Mom and a Feminist
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning, I wave goodbye to my partner as he heads off to work, lunch in hand and a kiss on his cheek. While he’s busy at the office, I’m at home building block towers, tidying up Cheerios, and tackling the never-ending pile of laundry. I don my favorite apron while cooking…
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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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5 Things Stay-at-Home Moms Should Move Past
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve heard it countless times: “You have no right to complain because you get to stay home with your kids all the time!” or the classic, “I’ve missed so many milestones because I was working, and you never had to miss a thing!” While there’s some truth to these statements, the reality…
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SAHMs Can Raise Future Feminists, Too
Get Pregnant Fast As a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), I fit the mold of what many would consider a typical figure in this role. I have two young boys—ages 4 and 1—don’t work outside the home, and manage the myriad household tasks that come with adult life. I bake delicious cupcakes and cherish my time with…
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Kids Are Capable of More Than We Realize
Get Pregnant Fast I wouldn’t label myself as a helicopter parent. It’s not like I intentionally hover over my kids, diving in at the first sign of a fall or a cry. However, when you have two little ones born less than a year apart, your mom instincts are always on high alert. As a…
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5 Reasons I Will Remain a Stay-at-Home Mom Even After My Kids Start School
Get Pregnant Fast As a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), I often find myself on the receiving end of curious questions about my future plans. It started with innocent inquiries like, “What do you do all day?” and has now escalated to the pointed “What will you do next year when all your kids are in school?”…
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The 7 Stages of Nap Time for Stay-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant Fast For stay-at-home moms, the day is fundamentally split into two distinct phases: pre-nap and post-nap. Nap time is that often coveted and serene break that offers a fleeting moment of peace amidst the chaos. It’s a precious hour or two where you can catch your breath and maybe even tackle a few…
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The Unspoken Realities of Motherhood: What No One Warns You About
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a unique camaraderie that forms when you dive deep into the nitty-gritty of motherhood. A while back, I was chatting with my friend, Mark, who holds a high-powered position at a prestigious advertising agency. When I asked him to elaborate on his work, he replied, “I oversee creative branded cross-advertorial synergistic…
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Embracing the Journey of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve swapped my tailored business attire for comfy shorts and breezy maxi dresses. My once-polished high heels are now replaced by flip-flops and trusty mama Crocs. Instead of my chic handbag, I now carry a practical khaki backpack designed for all things motherhood. My meticulously styled hair has transformed into whatever quick…