Year: 2022
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My Oscar Gown’s Three Lives
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Forget the ‘Tiger Parent’ Mentality: Embrace Gentle Nurturing for Your Child’s Success
Get Pregnant Fast In the ongoing debate of nature versus nurture, recent insights suggest that nurturing plays a far more critical role in a child’s success than we might assume. For years, the prevailing belief has been that parents should be intensely involved, pushing their children to excel and achieve through relentless pressure. However, psychologist…
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Why It Was All Worth It: The College Acceptance Letter
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday marked a significant milestone in my life as a mother: my eldest son received his college acceptance letter. In the blink of an eye, I experienced a whirlwind of emotions: joy, excitement, concern, anticipation, relief, and gratitude. However, what struck me unexpectedly was the feeling of immense release. Standing alongside my…
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Why My Marriage Resembles the Union of Elizabeth and Philip in ‘The Americans’
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When Your Attacker Is Just Around the Corner
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Reflections That Keep Me Awake at Night
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A Heartfelt Thanks to All the Little Ones Born in 2020
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Charlie Brown, Bi-Religion, and the True Essence of Christmas
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Drowning Deaths Increasing Among Children Under 4, CDC Reports
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! As we dive into the sunny season, it’s essential to keep an eye on our kiddos during water activities. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4, and alarmingly, there has…
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It’s Official: American Parents Are Struggling
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, American parents are facing unprecedented challenges, and it’s clear that the system isn’t doing them any favors. While parenting is inherently tough no matter where you are, the added pressures felt by American parents can largely be attributed to inadequate support from our government. This reality makes a strong…