Start to Finish Motherhood

99% of parents go to work to provide for their small kids. 1% find work that frees up time to provide AND be more available for their small kids. Here's how some of them do it: - No full time jobs that demand 40+ hours. - No second jobs that require trading even more time for money. - Working part time & building a side hustle until that side hustle becomes full time income. These aren't just requirements. They're honest decisions about your family needs. Because these parents know: Once your children grow up, you’ll never get that time back. For various reasons, some children require attention that is best provided by the parents, not a daycare. Choosing to consider your family for your next career change isn't selfish. It's how you maintain your ability to: - Support them - Financially contribute in a way that feels good and authentic to you - Build something that transcends the generations that come AFTER your kids Let me tell you something real… The best career decision you'll ever make is one that allows you to have it all. When I was 15 years old, I had a dream to pursue on a specific career… And I achieved that dream. But back in 2018, after becoming pregnant with my daughter, I realized that dream changed... And I pushed it down for YEARS. I’ve never regretted making different career choices after having kids, no matter how hard it was. But I DO regret how long I waited to really do something about it. So if you want to make a career change for this very same reason, take my advice: Just do it. Find a way to get it done. No more heavy work weeks. No more second, third, and fourth jobs. No more sacrificing your health to make ends meet. Just freedom to support your small kids AND make an income in a way that still feels good to YOU. That one decision can transform many generations to come. Ready to take back control of your personal and professional life? Subscribe to my newsletter called “Generations Transformed,” where I share all the tips on: * Career pivots that blend passion with parenting schedules * Flexible work strategies to attend every school event and sports game * Turning skills into remote careers or businesses that thrive alongside family life * Balancing motherhood with professional ambition – without guilt Join other women who’ve transformed their careers to love both family time and their jobs. Comment TRANSFORM below to subscribe!

Kids are naturally curious and brimming with energy, constantly seeking ways to explore and understand the world around them. Limiting screen time unlocks their creativity and allows their innate curiosity to flourish. Instead of passively consuming content, children engage more in active play, problem-solving, and hands-on activities that enhance their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. They discover the joy of building, drawing, or exploring nature, fostering a deeper connection with their surroundings and people. With fewer distractions, they develop better focus, communication skills, and an increased appreciation for real-world experiences, paving the way for healthier growth and learning.

In this kindergarten school, children get to play on the roof — and it actually helps them focus better in class. Here’s how this designer is using architecture to make a difference in kids’ lives: https://t.ted.com/HwkvIwX

?? Ovom Care at American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM 2024! We are excited to announce that our Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lynae Brayboy, MD, will be representing Ovom Care at the upcoming ASRM 2024 Scientific Congress & Expo! ?? The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Congress is a leading event in reproductive health, bringing together global experts and innovators to share groundbreaking research and explore the latest developments in the field. This year’s theme, "Transforming Reproductive Care Through Innovation", is central to what we do at Ovom Care—helping families worldwide through advanced fertility solutions. ???? Attending the event? Don’t miss the chance to meet with Dr. Brayboy to discuss the future of reproductive medicine and explore new ideas for collaboration. She’ll be available for insightful conversations throughout the congress! ?? Learn more about the event: https://asrmcongress.org/ ?? Meet Dr. Brayboy: If you’re attending, feel free to reach out?via DM or comment below to?schedule a time to connect. #ASRM2024 #ReproductiveMedicine #FertilityInnovation #OvomCare #FertilitySolutions #InnovationInHealthcare #LynaeBrayboy

Once upon a time, I was a pregnant worker whose baby was poisoned by my toxic job. The new hire smiling below, never imagined the nightmare awaiting us... I am sharing this story to protect other babies from workplace abuse. Please be kind in the comments, this is painful stuff, even several years later. I avoided deli meat, soft cheese, & sushi, took daily walks & expensive prenatal vitamins, only to have my baby injured by work-stress hormones. I attended every prenatal appointment. No one ever asked if I was being abused at work. I was a new employee who'd never worked in a toxic job & naively excused abusive colleagues as rude & jealous, but otherwise harmless. They told me they wanted to be Latina (they are white) & had been unable to become pregnant themselves. Deep pain that was not mine to tend to. I tried to avoid them by changing projects & steering clear at company events. I had no idea how dangerous they could become in a toxic workplace that forces employees against one another for company profit like Squid Games or Gladiators. I overworked while pregnant due to impossible work demands & advocated for my team in a company that exploited & gaslit us with platitudes of being "a family" that values diversity. Just hold on they'd say, this period of extreme workload will end. My OB found a problem requiring weekly “baby stress tests." I developed pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, & had an emergency C-section. I was unable to take full maternity leave due to workload & workplace sabotage. I was so exhausted & dazed from 60 hr workweeks while raising an infant, that I could not see what is now obvious in hindsight. My workplace bully was organizing peers, supervisors, & my own team against me, to form a mob and a final career kill shot. I will never forget the terror I felt the day I was unlawfully terminated. I never imagined that the employer I had sacrificed so much for, would fire me. The devastation of institutional betrayal resulted in trauma that undermined my ability to attune to my baby. Instead of locking eyes and gentle caresses while nursing, I sobbed and stared blankly into space. Dr. Gabor Mate explains in “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture,” that chronic stress of pregnant & nursing workers is associated with the following injuries to babies: -language development problems -BMI and obesity -insulin secretion issues -immune system problems -lowered IQ -asthma -reduced ability to respond to stress. After spending thousands of dollars on various therapies for my baby, he is recovering but many babies are not so lucky. I am interviewing workers whose babies were injured by workplace abuse in utero or infancy to raise awareness about this underdiscussed issue. If you would like to share your story, please send me a DM. Please share this post to spread awareness!