Tag: daily routine
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This Summer, I’m Committing 100% to My Kids (But Not in the Way You Think)
Get Pregnant Fast As summer rolls in, I’ve decided to dedicate a full 100% of my efforts to my kids. Not a smidgen more, not a fraction less. Just a straight-up 100%. On a typical day, this commitment will break down something like this: I’ll rise before dawn, relishing the quiet solitude that I know…
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The Guilt That Follows a Chaotic Morning Routine
Get Pregnant Fast I often daydream about mornings filled with the soothing sounds of birds singing and the gentle glow of the sunrise. I wish I could carve out time to whip up a wholesome breakfast for my kids and actually enjoy it together while wearing a lovely silk kimono, sipping herbal tea, surrounded by…
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At the End of the Day, It Feels Like I’ve Accomplished Nothing
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared for bed, I strolled through my home, turning off lights and ensuring the doors were secured. My gaze fell upon the laundry room, where a mountain of clothes overflowed from the basket onto the floor. There was a load in the washing machine that I had neglected to transfer…
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Hello Chaos: A Peek into a Day with Two Toddlers
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting Hello Chaos: A Peek into a Day with Two Toddlers by Julia Hartman Updated: June 12, 2023 Originally Published: June 29, 2017 What do parents really do all day? It’s a challenge to articulate, so I thought I’d share a glimpse into my daily life — a snapshot of what…
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A Glimpse into the Daily Life of a Mom with ADD
7 a.m. Get Pregnant Fast My 6-year-old, Jake, jolts me awake, reminding me it’s time for school. “Just five more minutes,” I groan, burying my face in the pillow. 7:15 a.m. Suddenly, I’m off like a rocket! We need to leave in 20 minutes, and breakfast is still on my to-do list. I scramble to…
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Life with My Incredible Daughter: A Day in Our World
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 7:15 a.m., and the gentle sound of crying fills the baby monitor. But it’s not a baby — it’s my 6-year-old daughter, Mia, signaling that she’s awake and needs assistance. She’s unable to get out of bed or even sit up on her own. Cerebral palsy doesn’t give us a moment’s…
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How Meditation Helped Alleviate My Anxiety (No, Seriously)
Get Pregnant Fast Full disclosure: I navigate life with mild anxiety. While I don’t typically experience the kind of anxiety that disrupts entire days—aside from a few challenging postpartum months after the arrivals of both my children—there’s always a tight, jittery knot residing just beneath my sternum. Some days are tougher than others, especially when…