Tag: work-life balance
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Understanding the Reality of ‘MIA Parents’
Get Pregnant Fast In quiet corners of hockey rinks and gymnasiums, the whispers can be deafening. I once overheard a conversation about a young boy, clad in his hockey gear, anxiously waiting for an adult. “His mom is never here, poor thing,” murmured one onlooker. Another responded, “If I knew which bag was his, I’d…
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It Turns Out Parents Are More Committed to Their Careers Than Non-Parents
By Emily Johnson Get Pregnant Fast In the journey of parenthood, family often takes precedence, yet work remains a crucial aspect of our lives—more so than we might have previously assumed. A recent survey reveals an interesting trend: working parents exhibit a greater level of dedication to their jobs compared to their colleagues who do…
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My Secret to Managing It All
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 27, 2023 Originally Published: April 27, 2023 As I waddled into a conference room at seven months pregnant with my second child, the sweltering heat of a DC August day didn’t make things any easier. I squeezed into a chair only to notice, to my horror, three large sweat stains…
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Kate Hudson Opens Up About Concealing Early Pregnancy at Work
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the challenges of work during the first trimester can be daunting, especially when dealing with nausea. Recently, actress Kate Hudson thrilled fans by revealing her pregnancy with her third child, and notably, her first daughter. While many moms, celebrities included, choose to keep their early pregnancy under wraps, Hudson is now…
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I’m Not Here to Chat – I Just Want to Get Home to My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Here’s the reality: I’m a working mom, and I miss out on precious time with my kids throughout the day. A lot of it. I wake up before dawn to get to the office early, allowing me to leave at a somewhat reasonable hour and savor the few hours I have with…
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An Open Letter to My Past Self: Great News, You’re Not Angry Anymore
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Me From Four Years Ago, I must say, you seem a bit lost and weary. Those eyes of yours? They reflect a deep-seated frustration bubbling just beneath the surface. Oh yes, I can see it. That suppressed anger that erupts every time your toddler has an accident just moments after you’ve…
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Why I’m Completely at Ease as a Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When my child’s caregiver remarked that I was the only new mom she had ever met who didn’t shed a tear on my first day back at work after maternity leave, a small part of me felt a sense of achievement. However, a much larger part questioned if I was truly devoted…