Tag: stay-at-home parent
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Sorry, Partner, Working from Home Isn’t Gonna Fly
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my spouse scored an amazing job opportunity that allows them to work from home. Initially, we were thrilled at the thought of bidding farewell to that dreaded commute! Just imagine—more family time in the mornings, leisurely evenings, and even the prospect of Family Lunch Hour. For a fleeting moment, it all…
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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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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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What Is the ‘Value’ of Being a Stay-at-Home Parent?
Get Pregnant Fast When I welcomed my first child into the world, I encountered a career opportunity that seemed perfectly aligned with my aspirations: an editorial position with a solid salary and a reasonable work week. It was an ideal scenario for the pre-mother version of myself. However, with a three-month-old baby, the prospect quickly…
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How We Successfully Raise Our Two Kids on One Income
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner Alex and I decided to start our family a few years ago, we did the math on the financial implications of having a baby. Initially, we thought that both of us working would yield slightly more income, but we were drawn to the idea of having one parent at…
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Kids: I Love You, Now Give Me Some Space
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Feb. 18, 2016 Originally Published: April 16, 2011 Before I welcomed children into my life, I was never one to crave solitude. I thrived on the company of others, and it drove me crazy when my partner would leave for work trips, leaving me alone at home (with my dogs, who…