Tag: work-life balance
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Moms: Prioritize Yourself Every Now and Then
Get Pregnant Fast Every mother understands the challenge of finding a moment to herself, whether it’s in a day or even a month. Yet, if we neglect our own needs, we become less capable of supporting those around us. Moms are caregivers by nature, tending not only to their children but also to their partners,…
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To the Partner of a Stay-at-Home Parent: 4 Essential Realities to Grasp
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating family life as the partner of a stay-at-home parent (SAHP) can be challenging. You might find yourself juggling work commitments and family responsibilities, striving to achieve a harmonious balance. The outdated notion of a partner coming home from work and relinquishing all childcare duties to their spouse is thankfully a thing…
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The Reality of Being the Go-To Parent: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As a pregnant advocate for gender equality, I envisioned a balanced partnership with my husband as we embarked on parenthood. Fast forward four years, and I found myself taking on the role of the Go-To Parent, both at home and beyond. I was completing more than my fair share of parenting and…
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Why Are So Many of Us Experiencing Burnout?
Get Pregnant Fast To all working Americans, we need to have an honest conversation. When was the last time you truly disconnected from work? I mean a genuine getaway—no emails, no phone calls, and definitely no checking in with your boss. Do you find yourself staying late at the office? Working through weekends? Skipping breaks…
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8 Unspoken Realities About Working Dads
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, there’s a noticeable absence of acknowledgment for working fathers. Here are eight truths that often go unaddressed in conversations about modern fatherhood. The Term “Working Dad” Is Rarely Used When referring to fathers, we typically use their names or simply call them “dads.” The label “working dad”…
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The Unattainable Dream of Having It All (And the Impact It Has on Our Well-Being)
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most valuable pieces of advice I received as a new mom came from a coworker shortly after I returned to the office following maternity leave with my twins. “You’ll always have to give something up,” she said. “You can’t pour 100% into family, work, and friendships all at once.…
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Why Is There So Much Homework in Kindergarten?
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since I dropped off my eldest for her first day of kindergarten. While other parents dabbed their eyes with tissues, I had a rather different response. Instead of tears, I was mentally celebrating the return of some quiet time at home…
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Moms Are Overwhelmed: The Impact on Our Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, it’s likely that you’re reading this on your smartphone or while juggling multiple tasks. Reports indicate that Americans spend an astonishing 10 hours and 39 minutes each day glued to screens, not even counting time spent on texting or snapping photos. To put this in perspective, nearly half…
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Dear Stay-at-Home Parent: A Message from Your Work-from-Home Partner
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I fully acknowledge that our family setup is anything but conventional. We live in a tiny space, homeschool our son who faces behavioral challenges, and I — the mom — work outside the home. In our unique household, my husband has taken on the role of a stay-at-home dad,…
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As a Highly Sensitive Person, Daily Alone Time is Essential for My Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast For the first several years of my parenting journey, I was a dedicated stay-at-home mom. While I did engage in part-time work as a breastfeeding counselor and lactation consultant mainly on weekends, it hardly offered a respite from my children’s demands. Although I cherished my role, it often felt like a relentless…