Even today, when women have equal rights to men, women still have to fight for the society’s approval of their life choices. The scenario of the traditional family role division, where the father brings home the bread and mother stays at home with children is still perceived as the only “right” way by a great number of people.
Becoming a parent can be an incredible adventure, but it’s not all sunshine and roses. For many parents, the most difficult thing of all is lack of sleep.
Being a working mom is like working a double shift; the second you finish one, you’re on to the other, and the cycle never seems to end. Given the busyness of your role, maintaining your health may take a backseat.
What are your signs that you’re a parent who works outside the home?
It can sometimes feel like quite a challenge to be a responsible mom. Having to hold down a job and maintain financial stability on top of that can make it seem even more difficult to stay on top of essentials like money management.
Being a mom is hard work. Moms are much more likely to work full time now than in the past. Despite this, they’re also usually responsible for handling most household responsibilities.
It’s true. You cannot have it all. There really are only 24 hours in a day. I do not possess a time machine. Nor am I crazy. Thus it is necessary to have some working mom trade-offs for survival, sanity, and thriving in this crazy environment. Many of these tips will apply to Stay at…
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As a working mom with four kids, Balance is a never-ending challenge. I have demands constantly pulling me in every single direction. There is my job, my school work, four needy kids, my ailing father, Girl Scouts, Church, and -oh yeah- me. I’m not wonder-woman. I will say that over and over again. I am…
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~by Haley Lynn Gray~ . As you might have guessed, I am not really talking about having elephant as a meal. Maybe you’ve heard that joke about how to eat an elephant? The answer: You eat an elephant one bite at a time. It’s good advice, not just for eating an elephant, but also for…
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Being a parent is one long sociology experiment. I’d say that is particularly true if you have middle or high school kids in your house. In some cultures, there is a high degree of competitiveness, and a desire and drive to be the best students, and achieve the most in school. That does not seem…
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