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Baby, Motherhood
November 5, 2019
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Leaving My Baby at Daycare Never Gets Easier

I cry every day I drop my son off at daycare. The daycare door slowly shuts, and I see the last glimpse of my son in our caretaker’s arms. I try to…

Living, Motherhood
October 29, 2019
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I’m Going Back to Work and I’m Not Sure I’m Ready

Tears rolled down my cheeks as I told my friend I was going back to work full-time. I thought I was past this. I thought I had made peace with…

Motherhood
September 26, 2019
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I’m Trying So Hard To Balance a Career and Motherhood—But I’m Exhausted

I was feeling really good about myself. I had managed to make it to work almost half and hour earlier than I normally do, but my confidence was short…

Child, Kids, Motherhood
July 29, 2019
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What to Expect in Baby’s First Year? Sick Days.

“Alexander has been in daycare for two days and he already has a runny nose, is that normal?” My coworker, a first-time dad with a 4-month-old,…

Motherhood
March 25, 2019
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You’re Always on My Mind While I’m Away From You

I am home alone now after a whole year, sitting in my living room and hearing what silence sounds like. Today is my little one’s first day in…

Baby, Motherhood
March 9, 2019
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You Can Change Your Mind About Going Back to Work

I always said that I would go back to work after having a baby. I was a teacher for years and enjoyed what I did. I was good at my job and felt…

Child, Health, Kids, Motherhood
September 4, 2018
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When the Duty of Motherhood Calls, We Answer Over and Over Again

The phone rings. I check the contact on my vibrating cell; the name of the daycare is boldly illuminated in the center of the screen, a subtle scream…

Humor, Journal
June 30, 2018
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Should Grandparents Get Paid to Babysit?

While swaying in side-by-side hammocks, my daughter paid me the ultimate compliment: “It gives me enormous peace of mind while I’m working, to…

Faith, Motherhood
May 2, 2018
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You Thought I Left You Behind

I had to pry your fingers off, one by one, when I dropped you off today. You clung to me with such tenacity, such determination, because some part of…