Tag: negotiation skills
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10 Surprising Similarities Between Attorneys and Stay-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant Fast After spending years in the hustle and bustle of a prominent law firm, I made the pivotal choice to step away from the legal arena and embrace full-time motherhood. I exchanged my business attire for comfortable yoga pants, transitioned from complex legal battles to navigating the whimsical world of toddlers, and swapped…
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Ladies, It’s Time to Demand What We Deserve
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fierce women of the world. Let’s have an honest conversation about something crucial: valuing ourselves, earning what we’re worth, and standing firm in our rights. This might stir up some discomfort and stress, but if there’s one thing we know, it’s that women are tough and ready to tackle tough…
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With Kids, Screen Time Is the New Currency
Get Pregnant Fast It was around 2 p.m. when I found myself lying in bed, battling the flu. My 9-year-old son, Ethan, nudged me gently and said, “I know you’re not feeling well. If you give me some screen time, I promise I won’t bother you.” Rolling over, I caught a glimpse of him in…
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Why I Allow My Son to “Win” in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast My eldest child is a master negotiator. From the moment he uttered his first word, he’s been challenging me about bedtime, extra screen time, and the number of chocolate chip cookies he can indulge in. What I’ve come to realize is that, beyond wanting that extra episode of his favorite show or…
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6 Ways Motherhood Enhanced My Resume
Get Pregnant Fast Losing my job while on maternity leave was a challenge I never anticipated. Before you grab your pitchforks, let me clarify: I took a two-and-a-half-year hiatus from my role as an educator in New York, which is more common in my field than you might think. However, in the time between the…