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Practice Makes Parent

Jen Babakhan: Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom

Mar 6, 2024
Experienced writer and advocate for stay-at-home moms, Jen Babakhan, discusses the value of stay-at-home moms vs working moms, finding purpose in motherhood, and seeking support through faith and community. The podcast explores the challenges and fulfillment of transitioning to stay-at-home motherhood and emphasizes the importance of self-care and identity beyond work.
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Quick takeaways

  • Transitioning to stay-at-home mom can lead to identity struggles and loss of self-worth.
  • True worth for stay-at-home moms comes from serving family and God, not just job achievements.

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Challenges of Transitioning to Stay-at-Home Mom

Switching from a career to being a full-time mom presents challenges in finding identity and purpose. The transition from a job with tangible achievements to household chores and childcare can lead to feelings of inadequacy and loss of self-worth. The speaker shares personal experiences of struggles with identity and questioning the impact of staying at home, highlighting the emotional difficulties faced by stay-at-home moms.

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