Tag: career
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Why “Mom” Will Always Be Part of My Bio
Get Pregnant Fast In a widely discussed essay that circulated online some time ago, an expectant mother articulated her decision to omit the term “mom” from her biography. She argued that she did not wish for her identity as a mother to overshadow her other accomplishments. Her concern centered on society’s tendency to narrow women’s…
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The One Essential Trait of a Working Mom
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast How do you manage it all? This is a frequent question, and the answer often surprises people: “I don’t believe in balance.” Why put on an act? Balance is a myth. At least for me, it feels like a game of smoke and mirrors as I try to accomplish everything as…
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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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5 Reasons I Prefer Parenting Teenagers Over Toddlers
Get Pregnant Fast When I first held my daughter after an emergency C-section, I was overwhelmed. My body had endured so much, and as I looked at my newborn, I felt a wave of panic. I wasn’t prepared for motherhood. Having never owned a pet and struggling to keep houseplants alive, I felt utterly unqualified.…