Tag: work-life balance
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Navigating the Chaos: How to Cope When Your Partner is Away for Work
Get Pregnant Fast As the years have gone by, my partner’s travel demands have quietly crept into our lives, much like a stealthy intruder siphoning away the only source of sanity in our home. With him away, I often find myself surrounded by kids—who, as we all know, aren’t exactly the most reliable helpers. When…
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The Realities of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When I unexpectedly lost my job in publishing back in 2010, I was ready for a fresh start. The exhausting daily commute from Long Island to Manhattan—often with a stranger’s elbow digging into my side—stole precious moments from my family. I planned to find something closer to home, but fate intervened, and…
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It’s 2023: Why Working Moms Still Shoulder the Mental Burden of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, women are increasingly becoming equal earners alongside their male partners. Many even take on the role of primary financial providers for their families. So, why do working mothers still carry the majority of the mental burden when it comes to household and family obligations in 2023? Recent research by…
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Kelly Clarkson Hits the Nail on the Head: Why Moms Shouldn’t Feel Guilty for Not Always Being Present
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid moment during her performance on TODAY, Kelly Clarkson shared her thoughts on the challenges of motherhood, striking a chord with working moms everywhere. As a mother of four—toddler twins Lily and Max, along with two older stepchildren—Clarkson is no stranger to the balancing act of career and family life.…
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You Don’t Have to Live at Your Child’s School to Be a Volunteer
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter started kindergarten, I was filled with excitement. Not only was I eager for her to begin full-day schooling, but I also looked forward to volunteering in her classroom. As a stay-at-home parent, I often felt isolated, and I was keen to connect with other moms and engage in some…
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Let’s Stop Competing for the ‘Busy’ Title, Everyone. It’s Not a Race.
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, it seems like everyone is juggling a million tasks at once. Let’s be real: I’m busy. You’re busy. We’re all incredibly busy. From the moment we wake up, we’re racing to get out the door. We’re busy hunting for matching socks, preparing lunches, and organizing birthday celebrations. We’re…
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Dads Tend to Unwind on Days Off, According to Study
Get Pregnant Fast In a study that hardly breaks new ground, researchers have found that fathers are more likely to take it easy on their days off, while mothers are often busy with household chores and caring for the children. The New Parents Project, conducted by Ohio State University, examined the time management of 52…
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I’m Hooked on My Phone, and It’s Affecting My Family Life
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: saying I’m hooked on my phone is a major understatement. Balancing a full-time job that demands my attention from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. alongside managing a popular blog with a substantial following means my phone is practically glued to my hand. When I’m not responding to colleagues or…
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The Bittersweet Conclusion of My Journey as a Stay-at-Home Dad
Get Pregnant Fast Let me start by saying that being a stay-at-home dad has been a deeply rewarding experience, though it comes with its own challenges. In a society where both parents often need to work to make ends meet, being a stay-at-home parent is a rare privilege, and I fully recognize that. However, if…
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What Emma Miller Would Do? An Unfiltered Look at Work-from-Home Parenting
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Jessica from Ohio asks: How can I articulate the distinction between a stay-at-home mom and a work-from-home mom like myself? I often find myself clarifying to friends and family that I can’t just drop everything and spend the day at the zoo. No, I can’t just hire a babysitter to sip…