Lauren Washington, a former pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) nurse, shares her courageous journey of leaving healthcare after COVID to be more present with her children and pursue a life aligned with her values. She discusses the identity crisis that came with stepping away from her career, finding peace in a slower pace, and how transitioning from clinical nursing to becoming a doula allowed her to use her skills in a new way.

• Working in pediatric emergency and intensive care before having children
• The identity crisis and guilt that came with leaving a prestigious nursing career
• Creating a slower pace of life with morning cuddles and homeschooling
• Moving from suburbs to country to provide more space and opportunities for the family
• Becoming a doula after experiencing both traumatic and empowering births
• Navigating multiple passions and interests while prioritizing motherhood
• Using homeschooling to teach life skills beyond traditional academics
• Balancing holistic health values with traditional medical approaches
• Finding identity and purpose in faith rather than career achievements
• Simplifying and taking small steps toward personal goals during the little years

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Emily, a mother of seven, shares her journey of discovering her calling to be fully present in motherhood and living that calling wholeheartedly through biological parenting, foster care, and adoption. Her story reveals how God works through our willingness rather than our perfection, showing how she built a beautifully blended family while navigating real challenges and experiencing incredible grace.

• Becoming a mom at 22 and knowing from the start that motherhood would be her primary calling
• Growing her family from two biological children to becoming licensed foster parents
• Receiving a newborn straight from the hospital and experiencing instant attachment
• Navigating different attachment styles with her adopted children and the importance of age-appropriate honesty
• Finding unexpected compassion for biological parents while struggling more with the broken foster care system
• Learning to trust God with her children's futures rather than carrying anxiety about what might happen
• Creating moments of rest through simple practices like walking, reading, and prioritizing quiet time
• Embracing the sanctifying nature of family life while acknowledging it isn't always perfect
• Encouraging those considering large families to take it "one kid at a time" and trust God's timing

Connect with Emily through her foster care support group called The Village or through the House of Providence, a therapeutic group home for girls where she serves on the board.

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Discover how mothers can find remote part-time work in law firms without requiring a legal degree, with roles paying between $17-$40 per hour. These positions include client intake, scheduling, billing, CRM management, social media, and administrative tasks that leverage the organizational and communication skills mothers already use daily.

• Law firms, especially small ones, actively seek trustworthy part-time remote help
• Most positions range from 5-20 hours weekly with firms willing to train the right person
• Moms make excellent candidates due to their organizational skills and emotional intelligence
• Start by identifying your transferable skills in areas like customer service, organization, or communication
• Learn basic legal terminology through free online resources
• Create a resume highlighting relevant skills, especially confidentiality
• Search for opportunities on LinkedIn, Indeed, FlexJobs, Upwork, and through local networking
• During interviews, emphasize your reliability, consistent availability, and interest in long-term growth

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