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…
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I Long To Be Seen As More Than a Mom
I sat uneasily on the edge of a green couch with colorful pillows and talked about myself. I am a mom to two amazing kids ages 7 and 4. I have a…
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Stay the Course, Stay-at-Home Mama
Recently, I heard someone on a podcast say something like this: “Someone needs to hear this right now. I’m picturing a mom of babies and/or…
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My Heart is at Home
Author’s note: This is for all the stay at home moms who sacrifice all the finer things in life and are happy with it. I wrote this for all the…
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Summer isn’t Sweet For This Working Mom
Ah, summer. The days of laziness. Slow mornings. Unscheduled hours. Long hours swimming. Sport camps. VBS. Naps disguised as quiet time. Day…
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When Mom Works From Home, Life is a Triangle
As a mom who works from home, my life is a triangle. Kids. Work. House. Refill two bowls of Captain Crunch. Click through emails. Sweep up the mud…
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To All The Women Who Raised Me
To all the women who raised me . . . To you first, Grandma, the one who taught me I have a voice and I should never be afraid to use it. You…
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I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom and I’m Exhausted, Too
Society to stay-at-home moms: – When you first bring your baby home, make sure to let your husband sleep. Remember, he has to go to work in the…
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I’m Better as a Working Mom
When we announced we were expecting our first baby, the questions started right away: “Are you finding out what you’re having?” “Do you have…
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Thank You, Teachers! Shop For the Perfect End-of-the-Year Gift to Show Your Gratitude to Educators.
School may be winding down for the year, but teachers are busier than ever. As a former teacher, I can attest to the madness of this stretch of time…
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