Tag: parenting
-
Love in the Mess: How Chaos Doesn’t Cancel Out Care
Some days, I wake up and the house already feels like it’s given up on itself. Crumbs on the floor, unsorted toys from the night before, a toddler who’s clearly woken up on the wrong side of the bed; and somehow, amidst the madness, I catch myself smiling. Not out of joy, but disbelief. Still,…
-
Full Time, Part-Time, Stay at Home… Always Guilty of Motherhood
I’ve been a full-time working mom, a part-time working mom, and now, a stay-at-home mom. And at every stage, I believed some version of the same lie; that once I found the “right balance,” the guilt would leave. But here’s the truth I learned the hard way; the guilt doesn’t leave, it just changes shape.…
-
Raising a Toddler: The Ultimate Unpaid Work Experience with No ESOPS or Benefits
I might be on a “career break” right now, not chasing deadlines, attending high-stakes meetings, mentoring junior colleagues, or using my analytical skills to tackle client demands. But in the meantime, here are a few skills that I have picked up, worthy of a spot on any grown-up resume. So to pacify myself and hopefully…
Mama Said Nap 