Tag: work-life balance
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Why Elaborate Date Nights No Longer Appeal to Me
Get Pregnant Fast As new parents, our time and money are precious commodities. We often find ourselves grappling with unrealistic expectations. Add in prep time, travel, and the mental gymnastics of worrying about our little one—possibly hungry and emotionally distressed with a babysitter who may have had one too many cocktails—and it’s no wonder date…
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Navigating Insecurities as a Stay-at-Home Dad
Get Pregnant Fast As the sun rises and my friends settle into their office routines, I’m in the midst of a different kind of morning chaos—wrangling toddlers who are more interested in playing than getting dressed. My partner, Sarah, and I have three little ones aged 7, 5, and 2, and while I work as…
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The Weight of Mommy Guilt: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, my partner Alex delighted in the origin of my blog’s name. “I’m the one who thought of it, so without me, there would be no blog!” he would boast to his siblings. It was true, in a way. The name emerged during a phase when he was just…
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Let’s Adjust Daylight Savings to Save Work Hours Instead of Sleep
Get Pregnant Fast Here’s how Daylight Savings plays out. You hit the hay on a Saturday night, only to wake up and find that an hour of your precious time has vanished. At 2 a.m., the clocks jump ahead, and when you finally rise, you’re still in a sleepy haze. If you’re someone who attends…
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Why I No Longer Agree to Every Volunteer Request
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year winds down, I find myself counting down the days just like my sixth grader. It’s a widely acknowledged fact that parents crave summer break just as much—if not more—than their children do. I definitely need a breather. With two kids—my oldest now 11 and finishing elementary school, and…
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Saying “Yes” to My Kids: Embracing the Joy of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast By: Madison Brooks As a parent, I often find myself in the role of the enforcer. I establish boundaries, maintain order, and often say “no” to my kids. No, you can’t have candy before dinner. No, you can’t poke your sibling with a stick. No, you can’t run wild in the grocery…
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4 Reasons Weekends Can Be Tough When You Have Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get one thing straight: kids are not the problem. However, they do have an uncanny ability to drain the joy from what we once knew as “weekend fun.” It’s astounding how quickly life shifts once you become a parent. The weekend is supposed to be a time for excitement and a…
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Heidi Klum Highlights the Struggles of Single Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the challenges faced by single mothers, few voices resonate as powerfully as that of renowned supermodel and television personality, Lila Harper. Recently, Lila opened up about her experiences as a single mom in an interview for this month’s issue of Family Life Magazine. Having previously shared her life…
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10 Things I’d Rather Delay to Play with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 In today’s world, parenting comes with its own unique challenges and joys. Recently, an amusing unofficial group known as the Player Haters Official Organized Parenting Association (PHOOPA) has emerged, giving a voice to those parents who are weary of the endless cycle of “playing.” These brave souls have…
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The Words That Make It All Worthwhile
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast This morning, just before my partner, Jake, left for work, he pulled me into a warm embrace. I leaned into him, feeling drained even though the day had just begun, and expressed my wish that he could be home more often. I do my best to keep complaints about his hectic…