Tag: balance
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Kids: It’s Not You, It’s Me (Your Exhausted Mom)
Get Pregnant Fast I’m exhausted. I get it, that’s not the best excuse for anything as a mom, but honestly, what mother doesn’t feel worn out? Yet, there are days when my fatigue runs so deep, it’s like it’s embedded in my bones, impacting my ability to be the mother I aspire to be consistently.…
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Juggling Life: The Myth of Balance
Get Pregnant Fast On the surface, my life may appear to be picture-perfect. I have a loving partner, three amazing kids, a fulfilling job that I’m lucky enough to do from home, engaging hobbies, good health, a cozy home, and a supportive circle of friends and community. Oh, and we also home-school! When I list…
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When Your Child Is Fixated on Video Games
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting By: Alex Rivera Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 Originally Published: Dec. 12, 2016 The sheer excitement that filled the air during Christmas in 1988 at my home was unforgettable. My younger siblings, excitedly unwrapping a large box they had been eyeing for weeks, made such a ruckus that it felt like…
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Lost in the Shuffle of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast I recently experienced a moment of disorientation—similar to when you misplace your car in a crowded parking lot. You know you parked it somewhere, right? After all, how else would you be standing in the middle of a shopping center, wrangling kids and a cart overflowing with groceries? Yet, until you spot…
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Love Is Not a Pie: Prioritizing Relationships in Family Life
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I have shared numerous years together, creating a solid foundation for our family. There are moments when our connection feels distant, as though we are merely administrators in a bustling boarding school, where our children constantly come and go, needing attention, nourishment, and rides. Yet, there are also days…
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Balancing Act: A Working Mom’s Journey of Love for Family and Career
Get Pregnant Fast As a working mom, I find myself in a constant dance, trying to balance my unwavering love for both my family and my career. My professional journey has been a labor of love — I juggled a full-time job while pursuing a master’s degree, undertook numerous internships, and miraculously landed my dream…
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Julianne Wright: ‘I Hope I’m a Good Mother’
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid discussion with lifestyle writer Lisa Harper, actress Julianne Wright opened up about her experiences as a working mother, the challenges of rejection in her career, and the values that matter most to her. When you wrapped filming on such an intense project, was it difficult to leave that character…
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The Art of Volunteerism: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest—volunteering can feel like both a privilege and a burden. I often found myself grappling with a sense of guilt rather than joy, wishing I could do more. Throughout the swim season, I watched dedicated parents like Sarah and Lisa pour their hearts into making the team successful. They tirelessly…
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In Defense of Balance in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I stumbled across a quote on social media attributed to a well-known author, which read, “Embrace the glorious mess that you are.” Trust me, I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment! Anyone who knows me can vouch for my appreciation of life’s chaotic twists and turns. Often, the chaos originates from our…