Tag: work-life balance
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Why I Can’t Allow My Kids to Have a Schedule-Free Summer
Get Pregnant Fast As summer arrives, a familiar sound resonates among working parents: the collective sigh of resignation. While we relish the extended daylight, sun-soaked days, and the feel of sand between our toes, the challenge of managing work commitments with kids craving endless popsicles and pool time can be overwhelming. Finding a balance that…
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Finding Time for Each Other in a Dual-Income Family
Get Pregnant Fast When both partners are working full-time, carving out quality time for your spouse can feel like a daunting task. My partner, Alex, and I both have demanding careers, while our children are busy with daycare, preschool, and elementary school activities. Between before-school and after-school care, summer camps, and weekend sports, our calendars…
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Embracing the Motherhood Penalty: My Journey at Work
Get Pregnant Fast For four days a week, I serve as a publisher at a digital media firm—a role I genuinely cherish within an industry I’ve been passionate about for years. However, Fridays are dedicated to spending quality time with my 18-month-old son. These days are filled with music classes, park strolls, naps, and playdates…
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Why ‘Having It All’ Can Be Seriously Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast As I rush into preschool to drop off my little daughter, Lily, I find myself in another frantic moment, trying to convince her to brush her hair yet again while reminding her not to share her enthusiasm for public flatulence with her teachers and classmates (“Mommy, I just tooted!”). Once in the…
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The Bittersweet Reality of Returning to Work After Being Home with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared to leave for my first day back at work, my little one clung to my neck, burying his face in my chest. “Stay, Mommy. Stay,” he pleaded. I assured him that he would be safe with Grandma and promised I’d be home by afternoon. After a few moments of…
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Yes, I Will Continue as a Stay-at-Home Mom Even Though My Children Are in School
Get Pregnant Fast Every day at 5 p.m., I find myself wanting to clock out. I dream of grabbing my bag, shutting down my laptop, pushing in my chair, and making a quick escape from work. However, there’s a catch: my workplace is my home. Yes, I am a stay-at-home mom (SAHM). For nearly 19…
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Work Can Be Less Stressful Than Parenting — And Many Share My Experience
Get Pregnant Fast For nearly a decade, I was a full-time stay-at-home mom, devoting my life to my children. Except for a few hours a week when Grandma would babysit, I was engulfed in motherhood every single day. There were no paid sitters; it was all on me. I was hyper-aware of every snack they…
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When Dads Enjoy Quality Time with Kids While Moms Handle the Chores
Get Pregnant Fast Last Sunday, my partner took all our kids out for a thrilling day of waterskiing. The weather was absolutely perfect, and I was more than happy to hand over the reins to him for a few hours (and he was eager to take on the challenge). With the kids out of the…
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Why Moms Must Prioritize Themselves First
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood often brings with it the expectation of self-sacrifice, and adjusting to a life centered around family can be one of the most challenging aspects of becoming a mother. Parenting advocate and blogger, Emily Carter, understands this struggle and emphasizes that it’s crucial for moms to remember they’re not alone in feeling…