Tag: flexibility
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Disciplining Your Child: Navigating Parenting When Time is Limited
Get Pregnant Fast As I turned to my partner, I found myself saying, “She needs to understand that her actions have consequences.” My thoughts trailed off, leaving me pondering what it truly means to raise a child when the future may not be as certain as we hope. Every child has vital lessons to learn…
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My Most Significant Parenting Misstep: A Battle I Still Face
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my first year as a parent, I realize that my greatest mistake is one I still battle with today. I tend to be overly rigid and uptight. Honestly, I often feel as if I’m a tightly wound spring ready to snap at any moment. I partnered with a wonderfully laid-back…
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The 5 Best and 5 Worst Aspects of Homeschooling
Get Pregnant Fast As a seasoned homeschooling parent since my oldest was just a toddler, I’ve had my share of unexpected twists and turns in this journey. Initially, I never imagined leaving my teaching career to educate my own children, yet here we are. Homeschooling can be an enigma to many, so I’m here to…
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3 Realities You Understand if You’re a Work-at-Home Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Having spent over a decade as a writer, blogger, and podcaster working from home, I’ve navigated the ups and downs of this unique lifestyle through various life changes, including pregnancies, new pets, and the ever-evolving tech landscape. Here are three undeniable truths I’ve come to realize about managing a home-based business: 1.…
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5 Valuable Lessons I Gained From Leaving My Job
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Hartman Last year, I reached a tipping point with my work-life balance, prompting me to walk away from my job. Remarkably, just two months later, I found myself back in the same position—but this time, I had the upper hand. While I may have seemed like a corporate boomerang, that…
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5 Essential Lessons for Teens and Their Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As your children enter their teenage years, you’ll witness them navigate through a myriad of experiences, including heartache and disappointment. Trust me, it’s tough watching them go through these challenges. The emotional attachment feels as if there’s an invisible umbilical cord still connecting you. Managing school pressures, shifting friendships, and romantic entanglements…
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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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7 Moms You’ll Encounter in a Group Text
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a parent in today’s tech-driven world, you’ve likely found yourself in a group text—whether it’s for arranging playdates, planning a girls’ night, or coordinating a carpool. The chaos of multiple voices in a group chat can make you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of notifications. I’ve been part…
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3 Factors More Significant Than Taking Your Child to McDonald’s
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s digital age, the online world can amplify the voices of a particular group—especially when it comes to parenting. Suddenly, a simple trip to McDonald’s can make you feel like an inadequate parent thanks to the pressure of “sanctimommies” lurking in the comments section. It’s easy to forget that parenting is…
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The Journey of a Type B Mom: Embracing Life’s Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast “How many emails are cluttering your inbox right now?” my friend Lisa asked me one afternoon. I didn’t have a clue, so I took a quick peek at my phone. “Oh, just 22,432,” I replied, slightly embarrassed. “But that’s spread across four email accounts,” I added hurriedly, as if that would somehow…