Tag: working moms
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To All the Moms Who Feel Worn Out Before the Day Even Starts
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about the daily grind of being a working mother. Just this morning, I managed to get five kids out the door for school while my supportive partner was away on business, leaving me to tackle everything solo. Sound familiar? Here’s how my morning unfolded: First, I woke the kids up…
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Understanding the ‘Motherhood Penalty’: What It Really Means for Working Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Ladies, gather around. Prepare yourselves for a revelation that might just shake your world: motherhood significantly impacts your career trajectory. I apologize for my sarcasm, but it’s disheartening to see yet another wave of articles flooding my social media, heralding the surprising discovery that the gender pay gap can be traced back…
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Modern Mom Transforms Outdated, Sexist Homework Assignment
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of homework with your children can be a mix of joy and frustration. High-fives often accompany correct answers, while confusion can lead to tears from both kids and parents alike. Recently, one mother was taken aback by her six-year-old daughter’s language arts assignment—not due to its complexity, but because…
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Pumping at Work: Tips for New Moms
Read more Navigating the world of pumping while working can be quite a challenge for new mothers. Whether you view it as a chance to ensure your baby receives the benefits of breast milk or as a daunting task, you’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed. With the need to find time, manage milk supply, and…
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Nail It: Why We Shouldn’t Criticize Moms Taking Time Off Work for Their Children
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, working moms face a unique set of challenges that can often lead to feelings of guilt and self-doubt. It’s not uncommon for these women to feel torn between their professional responsibilities and their roles as caregivers. This is why we need to cultivate a culture of understanding and…
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10 Types of Moms I Hesitate to Approach and Why
Get Pregnant Fast As if navigating the world of motherhood friendships wasn’t challenging enough, it seems that every conversation I attempt with other moms can end up ruffling feathers. The online realm is filled with guidelines advising me to avoid certain topics or questions, lest I offend someone who’s tired of hearing from well-meaning individuals…
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Black-ish Perfectly Captures the Realities of Modern Motherhood, and We’re Here for It
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is often painted in idyllic hues, but those who have walked the path know it’s far more complex. While many films and television shows tend to highlight only the joyful moments, they frequently overlook the struggles that mothers face. When they do address challenges, characters are often portrayed as flawed or…
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Viral Post Captures the Struggles of Exhausted Working Moms
Get Pregnant Fast A recent post by popular blogger and YouTube star, Sarah Thompson, has resonated deeply with many readers, particularly working mothers. In her heartfelt Facebook update, Sarah shares an emotional story from her past that highlights the challenges of juggling work and motherhood. Once a mother of three struggling to make ends meet,…
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I Don’t Experience Working Mom Guilt; I Experience Working Mom Anger
Get Pregnant Fast The term “working mom guilt” makes me shudder. It conjures images of a mother in stilettos, frantically rushing from dropping her child off at school to an important work meeting, only to discover that she left her kid’s lunch in her bag. You might envision a mom sitting at her desk, tears…