Tag: work-life balance
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The Realities of Working From Home
Get Pregnant Fast Gone are the days of squeezing into heels and battling through rush hour traffic, but let’s be honest—working from home isn’t always the dream it’s made out to be. Sure, there are perks, but there are also challenges that often go unspoken. When you first transition to a home office, the allure…
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Angela Was a Myth: Unraveling Motherhood Myths from ‘Who’s the Boss?’
Get Pregnant Fast Angela from Who’s the Boss? made it look like a breeze. You snag the dream job, have a baby, hire a charming (retired pro athlete) as your housekeeper, and glide through motherhood with just a few awkward moments. As a child, I envied her seemingly perfect life. However, once I landed the…
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A Working Mother’s Guide to Lactation
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: while working mothers who choose to breastfeed cherish the opportunity to nourish our little ones, pumping at work can be a total hassle. But don’t worry; I’m here to help make the experience a bit more manageable. Secure a Comfortable Pumping Space Finding a clean, private, and secure place…
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I’m Not Available to My Family 24/7 (Unless It’s an Emergency)
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall munching on Cheetos after school while watching a vintage Enjoli perfume commercial. It was the ’80s, a time when I reveled in being a girl and adored perfume, yet I found that ad utterly absurd. The woman in it flaunted her perfect Farrah Fawcett-esque hair, singing about bringing home…
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Excessive Homework Harms Kids—and Their Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: there’s nothing quite like the dream of having your children occupied for hours on end, giving you a precious break. The fantasy of them quietly working away in their rooms is appealing, but alas, locking them away isn’t an option (my partner would never allow it, even if I…
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The Adventures of a Traveling Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Leaving my family behind for a business trip is a blend of anxiety and thrill. I dread the farewells, where quivering lips and teary eyes threaten to delay my departure, often resulting in a tear-stained collar and a suitcase filled with guilt. Yet, once I step aboard the plane, everything changes. On…
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Mastering the Art of Balancing Work and Family Life
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of work and family life can feel overwhelming, especially for those of us with young kids. When my second child arrived, I eagerly returned to my job, excited to be back in the thriving environment of my profession, convinced that motherhood wouldn’t hinder my ambitions. Yet, just days into…
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A Stay-at-Home Parent Is Not Your Backup Plan
Get Pregnant Fast As a single parent, I’ve juggled various jobs—working two or three at a time. Now that I’m married, I’ve experienced everything from full-time roles to freelancing, homeschooling, and everything in between. Over the years, I’ve encountered individuals who assume that if you’re a stay-at-home parent (SAHP), you’re ready to step in as…
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The Geology of Motherhood: Navigating Life’s Shifts
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting back, I can’t pinpoint what made that chapter in my eighth-grade science textbook so intimidating. It was just a brief overview of plate tectonics, yet it left me feeling overwhelmed. I wasn’t afraid of the science itself—those moving plates beneath the Earth’s surface that could trigger eruptions and reshape our world…