Tag: work-life balance
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Feeling Ignored? Prioritize Yourself Now
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s easy to feel overlooked. Today, I made a choice that many might judge: I put myself first. I ventured out to see a play with a friend—someone outside my immediate family—knowing that my son would miss his soccer tournament. When one of his friends inquired about his absence,…
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Understanding the Needs of Our Children: When It’s Okay to Give In
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, the pressures of work and daily responsibilities can leave little room for quality family time. After a lengthy stretch of weekends filled with clinic duties, I was excited to finally have a chance to connect with my little one. However, my plans were quickly derailed when I returned home…
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Moms Outperform Dads: A Modern Perspective on Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sophie Martinez Updated: Aug. 17, 2019 Originally Published: Feb. 27, 2018 “I feel like I’m a superhero.” That simple statement sparked a spirited debate during a family barbecue. My husband, David, turned to me with wide eyes, exclaiming, “Are you implying that I do nothing?!” That was certainly not my intention.…
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The One Word We Need To Embrace More Often
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: I had a complete breakdown this past weekend… during spring break… while stuck in the car… returning from an exhausting eight-hour road trip. Not exactly my proudest moment. For teachers and parents, spring break is supposed to be a time for relaxation and family bonding. However, for many mothers,…
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Motherhood Has Become Unbelievably Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast While many of us have heard the saying that “there will be days like this,” the reality is that parenting has never been more complicated. Today’s motherhood is laden with perceived dangers and pressures. I find myself unable to let my kids play outside unsupervised, navigate the online world without my watchful…
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I Always Make Time to Lie Down With My Kids When They Ask (Even When It’s the Last Thing I Want to Do)
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, can you lay down with me?” As I glanced at the clock, frustration bubbled up—9:30 p.m. and the last thing I felt like doing was lying down. I was exhausted. All I wanted was to finish that show I started with my partner, whom I hadn’t seen much of lately. My…
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A Call to Action: Seeking a Sister Wife
Get Pregnant Fast As soon as morning breaks, the chaos begins. I know that my day will be a whirlwind of activity until the stars twinkle in the night sky. Even then, my mind, fueled by the demands of motherhood, doesn’t quiet down as easily as I hope. The rushing, the constant checking, ensuring my…
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Mom Burnout Is Real, And It’s Absolutely Exhausting
Get Pregnant Fast As my kids embark on another school year, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind summer we shared. I cherished every moment we spent together, creating lasting memories amidst my work commitments. However, after the hustle of back-to-school shopping, orientation days, team meetings, and social events, I can confidently say—I’m completely drained.…
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The Challenge of Being Married to a Committed Workaholic
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit here in the early hours before dawn, the house is still shrouded in darkness, save for my husband, who has already been working for two hours. I’d probably prefer a bit more sleep if his alarm didn’t jolt me awake at the crack of dawn, a daily ritual six…