Tag: stress
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Mothers Experience More Stress Than Fathers, According to Recent Study
Get Pregnant Fast A team of researchers from the University of Michigan, the University of Wisconsin, and the Family Dynamics Center has discovered something that isn’t exactly breaking news: moms are feeling more stressed and less fulfilled than dads when it comes to parenting. As it turns out, juggling all the responsibilities tends to create…
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Maybe I’m Not Completely Messing Up This Mom Gig
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, I had one of those days. You know the type—the ones where everything feels like an uphill battle, and it seems like the universe is conspiring against you. I was drowning in a mountain of laundry, my house looked like a tornado hit it, and I found myself snapping at…
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Teachers Are Overwhelmed and Deserve a Well-Deserved Raise
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner, Alex, decided to pursue a career as a high school English teacher, he was fully aware of the challenges ahead. Coming from a family of educators, he understood the demands that come with the profession. He thought teaching would be an outlet for his passion for learning and empowering…
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Learning How Not to Take Out Our Bad Days on Our Partners
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 22, 2023 Originally Published: November 22, 2023 I recently lost my cool with my partner. It was a Sunday afternoon after a chaotic week filled with stress, sleepless nights, and illness. I had been trying to focus on work, and my husband was taking our kids to Grandma’s for a…
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The Anthem of the Non-Tiger Parent
Get Pregnant Fast I was at work one morning when I received a call from the nurse at my son’s school, informing me that he was unwell. “You’ll need to pick him up,” she insisted. This wasn’t my first rodeo with school nurse calls, but this time, the child in question was on the verge…
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Stop Advising Women Trying to Conceive to ‘Just Relax’
Get Pregnant Fast It’s time to stop the misguided advice of telling women who are trying to conceive to “just relax.” This phrase, often uttered with the intent to comfort, is not only unhelpful but also rooted in outdated beliefs about women’s reproductive health. How many times have you heard someone say, “Stop stressing about…
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The Chaos of Running Errands with Kids: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while I was fastening my seatbelt in the grocery store parking lot, I caught sight of a family in the car right in front of me. They had only a couple of bags, and as they approached their vehicle, the mom effortlessly pressed the button to unlock the doors and slid…
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Today’s Grocery Store Anxiety: A Tale of a Newbie Couponer
Get Pregnant Fast I usually take pride in my ability to stay calm during stressful moments. Serenity was my forte—before parenthood entered the mix. Having kids has somewhat stripped away my former cool demeanor. My little ones can transform a peaceful moment into a chaotic scene worthy of a horror film, especially during grocery store…
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9 Reasons Why Kids’ Birthday Parties Can Be A Parent’s Nightmare
Get Pregnant Fast Every child deserves a joyful birthday celebration, but let’s be honest: the parties can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Here’s a rundown of why kids’ birthday parties might just be the worst. 1. The Pizza Predicament It’s practically a law: kids’ birthday party equals pizza. If you’re the one hosting, brace…
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Confession Time: Homework is the Worst!
Get Pregnant Fast Let me be straight with you—I absolutely despise homework. I dread doing it, I’m not a fan of assisting with it, and honestly, I wish it didn’t even exist. My son is in kindergarten, and before you chuckle, let me tell you he has a surprising amount of homework for his age.…